Although slumped in SerieA, Mascherano Respect Milan

Javier Mascherano

AC Milan initial appearance in Serie A season 2013/14 it can be fairly bad. However, it did not make Javier Mascherano underestimate Milan in Champions League Matchday 4. Barcelona's midfielder Milan actually respect as a big club.

Mascherano not want to compare Barcelona trip with AC Milan in their domestic competition. Although different, Mascherano believes that Milan still play well and proved with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League Matchday 3.

For Mascherano, Milan remains a big team with a tradition that has been recognized by all people in the football world, especially in Europe. Milan have also shown something great in their games so far.

"They are a team that has a status, tradition and class in Europe. They did not have a good start this season, but they are very real in the game that have demonstrated a good thing," said Mascherano to ExtraTime.