AC Milan stun Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League
AC Milan shocked Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie.
MILAN (AP) - AC Milan stunned Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, beating the Spanish giant for the first time in eight matches.
Kevin-Prince Boateng gave Milan the lead in controversial circumstances in the 57th minute. Cristian Zapata appeared to handle Riccardo Montolivo s assist in the buildup.
Barcelona players protested but to no avail and Gerard Pique was booked in the process.
Sulley Muntari sealed the win nine minutes from time with a well-worked goal.
It was a deserved win for Milan, which contained Barcelona s potent attack impressively, allowing it just two shots on target all match.
The result caps a stunning turnaround of fortunes for Milan. Massimiliano Allegri s side started the season dreadfully and was 15th in the Italian league after eight games. It is now third.
