Milan begin their defence of the UEFA Champions League with a home game against Benfica in Group D.
Holders begin Champions League defence
Milan begin their defence of the UEFA Champions League with a home game against Benfica in Group D.
Carlo Ancelotti's side were crowned champions of Europe in May following a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, which avenged their loss to The Reds two years earlier.
They are among the favourites to go all the way again but will be eager to make a winning start in a tricky group also containing Shakhtar Donetsk and Celtic.
The Rossoneri have drawn their last two Serie A games but Ancelotti is set to welcome back Kaka, Filippo Inzaghi and Massimo Ambrosini after resting the trio against Siena.
Ronaldo played no part in Milan's success last term and will have to wait for his chance after suffering a thigh injury, while Paolo Maldini (knee) is also out.
Andrea Pirlo is doubtful with a calf injury, but Massimo Oddo should be back from a similar problem.
Benfica will be targeting a point to boost their hopes of qualifying for the next round, and come into the match in confident mood following consecutive 3-0 victories.
The Portuguese side have not conceded a goal since Jose Antonio Camacho took charge last month but defenders Luisao (knee), David Luiz (foot) and Marc Zoro (thigh) are missing.
Key midfielder Petit is also out, with Camacho likely to bring in Maxi Pereira.
