16th Serie A Matchday comes with a top game as AC Milan makes the trip to Olímpico de Roma stadium. It is one of the big fixtures of the ‘Calcio’ and it comes to scene in a good moment for both rivals. Rossoneri won Napoli at the San Siro last Sunday and has an excellent away record -one defeat in seven outings. The capital’s side managed by Rudi Garcia holds a five-fixture unbeaten run with 14 points in hand from 15 but also with bad news after their early knock-out form Champions League. The game will kick off on Saturday at 20:45 hours (GMT). -Serie A Table-

As Inzaghi said to the media on Thursday evening Fernando Torres has recovered this week from the fever that dropped him out from the squad for the game against Napoli, so the Spaniard is ready and in the 23-man squad for this weekend trip to Roma. The contest would be his second game against Roma after a friendly game played on August 2013. Fernando played full the first half of the 2-1 victory for Blues in Washington DC. In the Olimpico Torres will met former teammate Ashley Cole, who made the move to Italy also last summer -two months before Fernando.

Ahead of this Round 16 Serie A match between Roma-Milan, acmilan.com take a look at the precedents between the two sides at the Olimpico in the first part of the season, the former players from the past and the present, the moments that made history and the form of the two sides ahead of the match.

- Last five matches:

Season 2012/13: Roma-Milan 4-2. Round 18.
Season 2011/12: Roma-Milan 2-3. Round 10.
Season 2008/09: Roma-Milan 2-2. Round 18.
Season 2005/06: Roma-Milan 1-0. Round 19.
Season 2003/04: Roma-Milan 1-2. Round 15.

- Former players:

Milan: Philippe Mexes (at Roma from 2004 to 2011).

Roma: Urby Emanuelson (at Milan from January 2011 to January 2013 and then again for the 2013/2014 season), Davide Astori (came through the AC Milan Youth Sector), Marco Borriello (at Milan from 2002 to 2004, 2006/2007 and then from 2008 to 2010).

The following have played for both sides: Alberto Aquilani (at Roma from 2004 to 2009, at Milan for the 2011/2012 season), Daniele Massaro (at Milan from 1986-87 to 1987-88 and from 1989-90 to 1994-95, at Roma for the 1988-89 season), Marcos Cafù (at Roma from 1997 to 2003, at Milan from 2003 to 2008),Christian Panucci (at Milan from 1993 to 1997, at Roma from 2001 to 2009),Carlo Ancelotti (at Roma from 1979 to 1987, at Milan from 1987 to 1992) andAldo Maldera (at Milan in 1971/1972 and then from 1973 to 1982. At Roma from 1982 to 1985).

The following have coached both sides: Nils Liedholm (at Milan in various phases during his coaching career. Coached Milan to the 10th Scudetto triumph. At Roma from 1979 to 1984, and then from 1987 to 1989 and 1997) and Fabio Capello (at Milan from 1991 to 1996 and then 1997/1998. At Roma from 1999 to 2004).

- Historic moment:

Roma-Milan 1-2. Season 2003/2004. Round 15. The European Champions AC Milan arrived after the winter break in Rome with every intention of coming away from the Italian capital with all 3 points up for grabs. The clash was between the top two in the league and for the occasion head coachCarlo Ancelotti fielded a “Christmas Tree” formation with Rui Costa and Kakàplaying behind Shevchenko upfront. The latter broke the deadlock on 24 minutes with a lobbed effort after a splendid assist from Clarence Seedorf. On the cusp of half-time, Antonio Cassano levelled the scores but after the restart Milan’s number 7 Shevchenko, in front of the Curva Sud, restored Milan’s lead and gave the rossoneri all 3 points after a left foot strike past Ivan Pelizzoli. At the end of the season, Milan would be crowned Italian champions for the 17th time.

- Milan’s last 5 away games:

Season 2014/15. Genoa-Milan 1-0
Season 2014/15. Sampdoria-Milan 2-2
Season 2014/15. Cagliari-Milan 1-1
Season 2014/15. Hellas Verona-Milan 1-3
Season 2014/15. Cesena-Milan 1-1

- Romas’ last 5 home games:

Season 2014/15. Roma-Sassuolo 2-2
Season 2014/15. Roma-Inter 4-2
Season 2014/15. Roma-Torino 3-0
Season 2014/15. Roma-Cesena 2-0
Season 2014/15. Roma-Chievo Verona 2-0