Rijkaard thrilled by Barca win

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard hailed his players’ performance in tonight’s 1-0 triumph over AC Milan at the San Siro.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2006 - 23:07

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard hailed his players’ performance in tonight’s 1-0 triumph over AC Milan at the San Siro.

A second-half strike from attacking midfielder Ludovic Giuly gave Barca an away goal and allowed the Spanish champions to take a lead into their home leg of the Champions League semi-final tie.

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CourtsSoccerChampions LeaguePlace: San SiroPerson: RijkaardPerson: Frank RijkaardPerson: Ludovic GiulyPerson: DutchmanPerson: DecoPerson: Lionel MessiPerson: Henrik LarssonPerson: Carlo AncelottiPerson: AncelottiPerson: Alberto GilardinoPerson: Andriy ShevchenkoPerson: Victor ValdesPerson: Massimo AmbrosiniPerson: Samuel Eto’oPerson: Eto’oEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: BarcaOrganisation: BarcelonaOrganisation: AC MilanOrganisation: MilanOrganisation: RossoneriOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: Benfica
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