Allegri hails AC Milan heroes but warns job is far from over

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said he always believed his players could beat Barcelona as they pulled off a 2-0 shock in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash last night.

But the Rossoneri boss warned the tie is far from over, admitting: “We’ll need to score in the Camp Nou.”

Despite Barca dominating possession, the Serie A underdogs bravely held firm at the back, before second half goals — from Stephan El Shaarawy on the counter attack and a stunning finish to a flowing move from former Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Al Muntari — sealed a stunning win.