Barcelona: The story will contrast in Second Game

Assistant coach of Barcelona, Jordi Roura.

MILAN — Assistant coach of Barcelona, Jordi Roura, was disappointed his squad following the 0-2 defeat of AC Milan in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at the San Siro Stadium on Wednesday or Thursday (2/21/2013) early morning hrs. Even so, Roura remain optimistic Blaugrana will advance to the quarter-finals.

Although mastering the game, Barca surrendered a pair of goals by Kevin-Prince Boateng (57th minute) and Sulley Muntari (81). With that result, the Catalan giants have excelled at least three goals in the second leg at the Nou Camp Stadium on 12 March.

"We are confident with this team and we are optimistic about playing in their own stadium. Story will be different when we played in the second leg. We are confident can turn things around," said Roura.

Throughout the game, according to the UEFA, Barcelona had 65 percent of the game, but only two shots off accurately from six speculation. The Milan scooped six occasions towards goal from eight attempts.

"It was not our best game. Though we had a problem, I think the end result is excessive. Opponent (Milan) to get some opportunities and goals they are now very difficult for our state," complained Roura.