The Brazilian international was in scintillating form against the Cypriot side after his late introduction, capping the performance with a goal and assist to his name.
Real Madrid solidified their chances of progress to UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a 0-3 away victory against APOEL Nicosia with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-c30950 Kaka on song.
The European fixture was heading to a battling draw as the Spanish giants were unable to breach APOEL’s defences. However, Kaka’s late introduction into the match proved decisive as he provided http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 with a good cross to give Madrid the lead.
The former AC Milan star then switched the role as he turned from provider to scorer, profiting from an excellent cut-back by compatriot, Marcelo.
While talking to reporters in the post-match press conference, Kaka was in an upbeat mood but refused to get carried away with his performance on the night.
The 29-year-old remarked that that he is happy to be a part of the team effort and highlighted his friendship with Marcelo.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 and I went on to try to do different things."
"I'm happy to have taken advantage of the minutes I was given; to have again helped Real Madrid and been decisive.”
"Gradually, I am taking my opportunities one day and one game at a time. But I'm just happy for the victory."
Continuing on the discussion about the European fixture, Kaka cautioned against believing that the quarter-final tie is over and praised APOEL for the resistance they put up in the encounter.
"We knew the difficulties we would have against APOEL," he insisted. "They are a team that are here for a reason. They have done well.”
"And we have only resolved the first leg. Although we have great advantage, we must play the same [in the second leg]."
The Brazilian international returns to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 as Real Madrid return their attention to La Liga affairs. After a string of 1-1 draws against Malaga and Villarreal, Los Blancos registered a 5-1 win in their latest league match against Real Sociedad.
Jose Mourinho’s men travel to the Pamplona for their next La Liga fixture against in-form Osasuna. Juan Ignacio Martinez’s side are high flying after accumulating 15 points from the 24 on offer.
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