Team News: Mario Balotelli named on the bench for AC Milan

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has dropped striker Mario Balotelli to the bench for tonight's Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Kaka will support Robinho in attack, while Andrea Poli comes into the Milan midfield and Christian Abbiati returns in goal.

Barcelona have named Alexis Sanchez, Lionel Messi and Neymar in attack, while Adriano returns to the starting XI after recovering from injury.

Barcelona: Valdes, Pique, Mascherano, Adriano, Alves, Xavi Hernandez, Iniesta, Busquets, Sanchez, Messi, Neymar

Milan: Abbiati, Mexes, Zapata, Abate, Muntari, Poli, Montolivo, Emanuelson, De Jong, Robinho, Kaka