Champions League

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Champions League | Round-Of-16

Feb 19, 2014 at 7.45pm UK

AC Milan
0-1
Atletico Atletico Madrid

FT(HT: 0-0)

Costa (83')

Half-Time Report: Goalless in Milan

By Callum Mulvihill, Reporter | 19 February 2014

AC Milan and Atletico Madrid fail to break the deadlock in a goalless first half at the San Siro.

Neither side has managed to break the deadlock in the first half of the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie between AC Milan and Atletico Madrid.

Atletico started the came confidently but it was Milan who came closest in the early stages when Kaka forced Thibaut Courtois to tip a powerful effort against the crossbar.

Diego Simeone looks on before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 19, 2014 © Getty Images

Courtois came to the rescue for his side once again in the 20th minute to prevent Andrea Poli heading in the opening goal from close range.

AC Milan's midfielder Andrea Poli heads the ball during their Champions League match between AC Milan and Atletico Madrid , on February 19, 2014 © Getty Images

Despite looking comfortable in possession for most of the first half, Atletico were restricted to half-chances and Raul Garcia's wasted a good opportunity when he headed straight at Christian Abbiati.

Balotelli was inches away from breaking the deadlock before the interval but he just missed the target with a curled effort.