AC Milan win before Champions League showdown with Barça (2-1)
AC Milan claimed the three points against Parma this weekend thanks to an own goal from Paletta and a free kick from Balotelli ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against FC Barcelona
AC Milan come into the away leg of the Champions League knock-out round after claiming three decisive points in the Serie A against Parma. An own goal from Paletta in the first half and a goal from Balotelli in the second secured the win for AC Milan against Parma, who pulled a goal back in stoppage time. Milan are now in fourth on 44 points, level with Lazio (third) and ahead of Inter (fifth).