Boateng and Muntari leave Barça on brink

AC Milan 2 Barcelona 0

Kevin-Prince Boateng’s controversial opening goal set the Italians on their way and Sulley Muntari’s superb second put Massimiliano Allegri’s side firmly in the driving seat ahead of Mar 12’s return leg at the Nou Camp.

Muntari flashed an early shot over the bar from long range for the hosts. But they were alerted to the Spanish giant’s threat shortly after when Philippe Mexes was forced to make a vital clearance to prevent Jordi Alba’s cross reaching Pedro Rodriguez and though the same defender then handled Dani Alves’ delivery, Pedro had been flagged offside.