Sulley Muntari says AC Milan's disciplined approach to their Champions League last 16 first-leg clash at the San Siro was the reason they were able to overcome Barcelona 2-0.
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Muntari capped off an excellent night for the Italians with a second goal in the 81st minute after Kevin Prince Boateng had opened the scoring with 57 minutes played.
And the Ghanaian saluted coach Massimiliano Allegri who he felt prepared his side perfectly for the tie.
He told Sky Sports: "We played as a team, we listened to our coach and he did a fantastic job by putting us very well on the pitch.
"We were very disciplined and we closed every angle Barca had so they could not penetrate.
"We were very disciplined, Barcelona is a top club in the world - they play fantastic football and have amazing players and if you play without concentration they will harm you and make you suffer but we knew what we were going to face and it went well so we are happy."
Muntari was naturally delighted to have scored, with his effort his first goal in the Champions League.
He added: "I was telling my wife that I had never scored before so it came today and it was a surprise, I'm really, really happy for the goal and for the team."
The two teams meet again on the 12 of Match with Muntari admitting it will be tough to beat Barcelona a second time.
"It is a lot, but in the Camp Nou it is not easy - you could win four or five but they can do crazy things as this is Barcelona - we have two goals advantage and we will try our best to do well."
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