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Barcelona 3-1 AC Milan (3-1 agg)
By Tom Rostance
BBC Sport
Lionel Messi was Barcelona’s hero yet again as his two first-half penalties sealed a Champions League quarter-final win over AC Milan.
Messi, 24, moved into third on the list of all-time goalscorers in the competition as Barca set up a last-four place against Benfica or Chelsea.
Milan were briefly level when midfielder Antonio Nocerino steered in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s pass.
But they had no answer after the break with Andres Iniesta adding a third.
No side has ever retained the trophy in the Champions League era but Pep Guardiola’s side must be outstanding favourites to achieve the feat in Munich on 19 May.
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