Fan 'spirit' holds key for Kaká

Kaká has called on AC Milan supporters to raise the roof when Manchester United FC visit San Siro for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

'Amazing game'
Kaká was impressed by the noise generated by the United faithful in a pulsating first leg at Old Trafford last Tuesday and hopes the Rossoneri's fans can "show the same kind of spirit" as his side look to overturn a 3-2 first-leg defeat. "The game at Old Trafford was a real spectacle and I'm convinced the second leg will be another amazing game – perhaps even more amazing than the first match," he told uefa.com.

'Spirit'
"I was hugely impressed by the atmosphere inside Old Trafford. Even at half-time when they were losing 2-1 the United fans were still singing and getting behind their team. I'm sure our fans will show the same kind of spirit. We haven't enjoyed a great season but the fans have been brilliant and have been by our side throughout."

Rooney praise
Kaká scored both Milan's goals, his competition-leading eighth and ninth of the season, and is convinced his side can finish the job he started at home. "We left Old Trafford a little bit disappointed on Tuesday night but not with our heads down at all. I only say we were sad because of the late goal we conceded. I don't want to take anything away from the quality of United's play, and [Wayne] Rooney's goal though. It was an incredibly good finish.

'Great chance'
"If the match had finished 2-2 I still feel we would have a mountain to climb although those away goals are very important. But losing the first leg is not the end of the world and I believe we stand a great chance of turning the tie around at the San Siro."

This article is based on quotes from Kaká's uefa.com Diary. To read the piece in full click here.