Milan had to play more openly than the did in the first game simply because it was a matter of principle. The Italians know a lot about pride, and they would not accept watching the great AC Milan bow down to the might of Barca and in front of 80,000 home supporters play a defensive, "small club" tactic.

That is not to say, though, that I agree with the way we did play and I am a firm believer a positive result would have been more likely had we lined up the way we did in the first leg, with a much higher emphasis on defensive organisation and stability than creativity and retaining possession as higher priorities.

Allbeit I do not think there is a perfect way to play against Barca as they are the second greatest team of all time. All you need is a lot of luck and a result can be achieved.

Eivindo wrote:

I really think the manchester city fan needs to explain to the whole of Italy, who does not know anything of tactics, how to best play Barca

Just to correct you there... I'm pretty sure xcx is a Madridista =O

Years of lurking actually paid off!!