Barca to 1/2-final, Messi broke two records
Barcelona qualified for the semifinals in the Champions League. Catalans won 3-1 second leg against AC Milan and continue after a goalless draw in the first meeting. Lionel Messi was marked by two goals (from penalties) and so improve the two records - the most goals in the tournament in a season and youngest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League. The game was special for Barca captain Carles Puyol, who recorded his game number 550 for the Spanish champion. Barca continued his series is no loss of "Camp Nou" their stadium. The last boys Josep Guardiola lost in 2009 against Rubin (Kazan).
The first more serious situation was in the 3rd minute when top scorer of the Milan Zlatan Ibrahimovic left forward, but was blocked by Pique. Shortly after Clarence Seedorf missed the ball inches from the door guarded by Victor Valdes. This seemed to upset Barcelona, which tried to impose control events on the pitch.
Within two minutes between 5th and 6th minute Lionel Messi showed that he will be the most serious threat to Milan.
In the 10th minute Lionel Messi opened the scoring. He was accurate from the penalty spot. Penalty kick was warranted for rough entry by Luca Antonini. With that goal Messi once broke a record - already the youngest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League.
Milan did not give up and in 33th minute back in the match with a goal of Antonio Nocherino. He received a numerical pass from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and precision strike restore equality.
In 41 minutes Barcelona again stepped forward to score and again just executed penalty from Lionel Messi. This ruling by the referee provoked a strong reaction at the headquarters of the guests. Penalty came after Alessandro Nesta Buskets kept in the box.
Barcelona reached the third goal, courtesy of Andres Iniesta in the 53rd minute. Messi shot, the ball is stopped by the legs of Milan player and ended up in Iniesta, who left no chances close to the goalkeeper of Milan.
So Barcelona is already waiting their next opponent. 1/2-final of Lionel Messi and company will face the winner of the match between Chelsea and Benfica. Blue have an advance on the first leg 1-0. The meeting is April 4 (Wednesday) at 19:45GMT. You can watch it live online on Super Sport Live.