Match Viktoria Plzen vs AC Milan will start exactly 20:45

AC Milan will try to erase their bad record as away to challenge the Czech Republic host the ultimate game Viktoria Plzen in Group G Champions League this midweek.

The Rossoneri have never won when a visit to the home team from Czech Republic in this competition since 1972-1973 where they fell 1-0 against Sparta Prague in the Cup Winners' Cup.

Therefore coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed if they will remain a serious play in this match, although they were already assured of qualifying for the last 16 as runners-up group.

"Plzen also need the points and they perform well in Milan, so we must be careful. They are fast and very agile when entering a position to attack. We will watch them and do not let them get away," said Allegri.

"We do not underestimate the Plzen. They qualify for the Champions League, that means they have a quality that must be respected. This is the Champions league matches and the results will be known throughout the world, therefore we must treat it with respect and to show the best."

Allegri hinted he will retire if Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva, while Alessandro Nesta and Mark van Bommel could not play because of injury. Milan also could not rely on Alberto Aquilani that sanctions will be imposed ban.

While in the opposite camp, coach Pavel Vrba will be able to display full power, including Marian Cisovsky defender who can return to play after a penalty on the game against Barcelona.

And therefore, Vrba optimistic can reap points from the Champions League champions seven times that - just one point will ensure their position in third place standings and advanced to the Europa League.

"If we got one point, we will go into the Europa League. We face a formidable opponent, but I am confident we will reach a happy ending and we will be playing in Europe after Christmas. That will make us all proud with our performance as a newcomer in Europe, "he said.

"One point will be enough and we will do everything to achieve it. We want to play attacking football, but we understand what is required so we will not take any risk."

"We are not concerned with the match in Barcelona. Even if Barca play the reserve team, there is a good chance they would lose from BATE. We are only concerned with our match versus Milan. Our destiny is in our own hands and now is the time take advantage of this situation."

Just as Barcelona, AC Milan vice Italy also only lower-tier players in the matchday both the 6th European Champions League on 6/12/2011), against Viktoria Plzen.

With already assured himself as a runner up in Group H, AC Milan apparently reluctant to spend energy in this game. That's why coach Massimiliano Allegri rested most of its main players.

On the front lines, for example, striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is only listed as a reserve player. Position will be replaced by the Brazilian duo Alexandre Pato and Robinho.

While in the middle of the aging midfielder Clarence Seedorf Milan game will be the motor, powered by Antonio Nocerino, Massimo Ambrosini.

Under the rule was only down AC Milan's number two goalkeeper, Marco Amelia, who will be fortified by such second-tier defender Philippe Mexes, Daniele Bonera, and Urby Emanuelson.


Match facts:

- Plzen victory over BATE Borisov in the group phase and then was the first victory of the Czech Republic's champions in the Champions League. They were only able to score a goal in the tournament this year, and all hired by Marek Bakos.
- If able to beat Milan, Plzen will end the group phase with the same number of wins with seven-time champion of the Champions League.
- Milan failed to win in all their away games in the group phase so far.

Estimates player Viktoria Plzen:
Cech, Rajtoral, Cisovsky, Bystron, Limbersky, Petrzela, Jiracek, Horvath, Kolar, Pilar, Bakos

Estimated AC Milan Players:
Amelia, Abate, Yepes, Bonera, Antonini, Nocerino, Ambrosini, Seedorf, Boateng, Robinho, Pato.