Kakà: “It was bad not to see Milan in the Champions League. I’ll tell you my anecdotes in the Rossoneri”

The former star of the Milan Ricardo Kaka gave an interview to the microphones of Milan TV. The Brazilian rewound the tape of memories in the Rossoneri talking about his career. Many stages with Milan for Kakà. Here’s what the Brazilian said: “The memories of Champions? The music, the people at the stadium, the match, all that was the atmosphere of playing the Champions League match. What memories“.

The goal against Bruges?
“I remember that goal well, with Cafù’s great cross and my volley. It was my first Champions League goal. Unforgettable. The first ever goal with Milan in the derby, then the goal in the Champions League in this way … I could not have wished for better“.

The final lost to Liverpool?
“It was one of the best Champions League finals. Unfortunately we lost it. Not winning was a very hard thing for me because I knew how difficult it would be to go back to playing a Champions League final. In any case, that defeat made me grow a lot both on a human and professional level. The following year we lost in the semifinals to Barcelona. I can say that these two years have been very difficult. But then there was the victory of Athens“.

Victory in the Champions League?
“2007 was the best year of my career in terms of results and collectively. In 2006 Sheva leaves and therefore Ancelotti changes my role: I had become a second striker and I manage to become the top scorer in the Champions League. For me it is wonderful to be able to tell something like this“.

The semi-final against Manchester United?
“That semifinal was truly special. Scoring two goals at Old Trafford and not winning shows how difficult the Champions League is. Mine was certainly one of the best goals of my career. A very special goal. The fact of not having closed the discussion on the first leg gave us even more energy on the way back. We knew it was possible, we were playing against a very strong team, but we were confident. As they say in Italy it was a perfect match for all the AC Milan fans“.

The 2007 final against Liverpool?
“The final is always a very delicate race, with many emotions. We had the doubt of 2005 and the fear that we might lose. We had an adrenaline rush when we scored, but we knew the game was still in the balance. Then there was the assist for Pippo’s goal: we were so tired that after the goal only Inzaghi and I celebrated. Then there was the Liverpool goal and then again shivers, but in the end Milan won the Champions League“.

La Champions League?
“Winning the cup is the final part, but what is more beautiful is playing the games, the groups, playing away. When you have the cup in your hand you think “I did it. My name is now in history“.

AC Milan current?
“It was bad not to see Milan in the Champions League. Now, however, the Rossoneri club is returning to be a protagonist both in Europe and in Italy, and it is nice to see Milan in this competition. I like the guys who are on the team. This experience in the Champions League this year has been a good one for these guys to understand what it means to play this competition. I like the mix of experience with young people, because that’s how our Milan was. It is very difficult for young people to play against such prestigious clubs in important stadiums with the fans. If you don’t have support from the most expert, it becomes hard “.

The future?
“We hope that Milan will return to play the Champions League next year and certainly the results will be different because they have already had this experience“.

Ibrahimovic?
“It’s nice to see these champions play until the end. Seeing him play again in the Champions League is really a pleasure“.

The Milan shirt?
“It is still special to wear the Rossoneri shirt. The feeling is unique, both when I put it on the pitch to play and when I wear it at home“.