Sergio Ramos and Marcelo are now back in training. 2 days left before the Copa del Rey final.

The team continues to prepare the Copa del Rey final.

We will know in few hours if Kaka is called for the Confederations Cup.

Edit: as expected, Kaka is not called for the Confederations Cup.

After a day-off, the team started to prepare the Copa del Rey final, which will take place friday 13th May at the Bernabeu against Atletico. Khedira is back in the team.

Kaka started the game with DiMaria, Morata and Higuain. The match didn’t have much intensity. Kaka showed an average performance and was replaced by Cristiano at 58′.

With this draw, Barcelona is officially the champions this season; congratulations the team and their fans.

Real Madrid still have the Copa del Rey final against Atletico next Friday. The season will end with the 2 last Liga games the 29th May against Real Sociedad and the 1st june against Osasuna.

The team keeps working for the next Liga game against Espanyol.

After yesterday’s win against Malaga (Kaka didn’t play), the team is already back on the field and start to prepare the next Liga game against Espanyol that will take place saturday at 10pm.

Fabinho, brazilian right back and 18 years old reserve-team player, made his debut with Real Madrid first team, yesterday against Malaga. He asked for Kaka’s shirt after the game: “The other players and the boss have congratulated me and told me to keep working at it. I have my shirt and Kaka’s as souvenirs”

The team had their last training before Malaga game tomorrow (9.30pm). Kaka trained normally with his teammates.

Kaka started the match tonight with DiMaria, Cristiano and Benzema. Kaka showed a good perfomance and he scored the 3rd goal that gave Real Madrid the lead. He was replaced by Özil at the 65′. DiMaria scored the 1st goal and Cristiano scored a brace.

Butragueno: “Kaka is a great professional and has always tries his the best, so I’m happy for him.”

Kaka’s quotes: “I had some chances, I scored a goal and I’m happy with my personal performance. I’m an attacking midfielder and I’m always looking to create chances and to help the forwards”.

The Brazilian international player also spoke about the team’s upcoming Liga match: “Once again at home and against Malaga. It’s a tough game and it will be a good chance to show that we’re doing well, that we keep amassing points in La Liga and to prepare for the Copa del Rey. Winning the title is the big goal and staying at the top of the ranking for the next Champions”.

After one-day off (wednesday), the team is back to the training. Players prepare the next Liga game against Valladolid.

Ricky is called for the game:

Porteros: Casillas, Diego López y Jesús.
Defensas: Varane, Pepe, Coentrão, Carvalho y Nacho
Centrocampistas: Khedira, Kaká, Özil, Xabi Alonso, Essien, Modric, Callejón y Di María
Delanteros: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuaín y Morata.

Also Kaka gave an interview to EPSN Brazil:

Ricardo Kaka, Real Madrid midfielder, fondly remembers his coach at Milan and who is now rumored to replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid bench: Carlo Ancelotti. ” He was the coach with whom I had my best years as a professional,” he said in an interview with ESPN Brazil.

The Brazilian recognizes that his performances with the white club have not been as expected. “I want to do at least one good season in Madrid, it is a personal challenge.” He continued: “I do not know if any of you have felt frustrated at work; it is a bit the feeling that I have here.”

As for his future, he has made clear that, for now, is not in his country: “My priority is not to return to Brazil, but to continue in Europe some time. Then I will think about a possible return.” “My priority is to keep these two years in Madrid. I would like to play more often, and have better results. It’s my will, I know that many times it is not enough, but it’s my first choice.“

He also talks about playing with Ronaldinho in NT but I don’t have all the interview.

Video of the EPSN interview here (in portuguese)

Real Madrid won the return leg but is out of the Champions League. It was a frustating match for Real Madrid, as they dominated the match and showed a good performance but it wasn’t enough. The team kept attacking but they couldn’t score until the subs came in at the 58′, Kaka & Benzema for Coentrao & Higuain. Kaka brought more energy and intensity to the game; he showed a good performance and he started the action that led to the first goal (Kaka -> Ozil -> Benzema). Sergio Ramos scored the 2nd but Borussia Dortmund is the team that will play the final, thanks to their win 4-1 in the first leg.

Pictures of Kaka…

Kaka vs Dortmund highlights (thanks Yan)

Ricardo Kaká vs Borussia Dortmund (30/04/2013) HD 720p from Yan1 on Vimeo.