Milan: Abbiati; De Sciglio (Abate 25’), Adil Rami, Bonera, Emanuelson; De Jong, Essien; Poli (Constant 84’), Kaká, Taarabt; Balotelli (Pazzini 77’). 4-2-3-1.
Atlético: Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Godín, Insúa; Mario Suárez, Gabi; Koke, Raúl García (Adrián 79’), Arda Turan (Cristian Rodríguez 73’); Diego Costa. 4-2-3-1.
Goals:
0-1. 83. Diego Costa. Steered header inside far post after Gabi corner headed up.
Atlético Madrid made it two wins out of two for Spanish sides after they beat AC Milan 0-1 on Wednesday. Defending the honour of Italy as the country’s only team left in the competition, Milan had the better chances before the break, with Kaká seeing his shot headed over the bar by a defender, and Courtois producing the save of the night from a Poli header. Kaká and Balotelli both went close before the half time whistle, and although Atlético did put together several attacks, Abbiati wasn’t tested until he had to keep out a long shot by Raúl García later on in the second half. With seven minutes to go though Abate could only head a Gabi corner up in to the area, and Diego Costa was waiting at the far post to steer a header past the keeper. It was enough for a win which gives Simeone’s side on track for a place in the quarter finals.