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Champions League | Group Stage
Oct 22, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Team News: Lionel Messi starts, Mario Balotelli misses out

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Lionel Messi makes his first start in over a month for Barcelona against AC Milan in the Champions League tonight.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi makes his first start in over a month in tonight's clash against AC Milan in the Champions League.

The Argentina international made his return to the squad in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna, but was an unused substitute.

Milan will be without Mario Balotelli for tonight's visit of Gerardo Martino's side, although Brazilian playmakers Kaka and Robinho have been selected by coach Massimiliano Allegri.

You can catch Sports Mole's live commentary of tonight's match here.

AC Milan: Amelia; Abate, Zapata, Mexes, Constant; Montolivo, De Jong, Muntari; Birsa, Robinho, Kaka

Barcelona: Valdes; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Adriano; Sergio, Xavi, Iniesta; Alexis, Neymar, Messi

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