This article is a continuation of ‘The return of Kaka’.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 international’s performance was there for everyone to see as Real Madrid took on Ajax in their second match of this year’s UEFA Champions League campaign.
As Jose Mourinho’s men overcame the Dutch champions, Kaka overcame his critics. For once, the world of football was able to see the Galacticos which had reigned supreme over Europe during the last decade.
Not only did Los Blancos completely demolish their opponents, they were also able to demonstrate how destructive they can. Although they travelled away from home, the Whites were able to put up quite a show in the match that took place at the Amsterdam ArenA.
The game ended with the score of 4-1 in the favour of Los Merengues and left critics impressed with their excellent display of football. However, many may have observed the brilliance of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, whereas,
there was one player who was left in the shadows.
That player was massively instrumental throughout the fixture and proved that he could still produce magic from nothing as he dribbled past he opposing defence with each attacking move.
That man was none other than Kaka. The Madrid number 8 provided Benzema with the perfect cross which the Frenchman converted into a goal after he met the ball with a perfectly timed bicycle kick.
Keeping in mind the recent tactics used by Jose Mourinho and then considering the fact that Mesut Ozil, Angel di Maria and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sami-Khedira-c32325 all had to come off the bench is clearly an interesting thing to note.
Particularly the fact that Kaka was able to take Ozil’s place in the starting eleven is something that sent a message across all of Europe.
Kaka is back.
The match against Ajax was followed by Sunday’s El Clasico. The much anticipated fixture saw Madrid lock horns with their traditional foes at the Nou Camp.
Although this time the Brazilian had to come off the bench, his appearance on the field was prominent and he showed that he can fully undertake the responsibility of carrying the team all the way through, even in tougher circumstances.
At this point of time, it is surely surprising to realize that it was the same player that the Spanish capital-based outfit had almost said goodbye to. The midfield maestro was linked to a number of clubs outside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 and it seemed as he would finally say
farewell to the nine-time European champions.
However, the veteran midfielder stayed at the Santiago Bernabeu. While Mourinho and his assistant, Aitor Karanka, kept insisting that the Brazilian has a future at the Spanish capital, many were convinced that Kaka will part ways with the Blancos sooner
or later.
Nevertheless the recent turn of events have seen the creative footballer get noticed as an important member of the Madrid squad.
Whatever maybe the case, one thing is certain and that is the fact that the competition to get more playing time in the Madrid locker room is bound to reach new heights, now that their head coach as a number of players in the same position to choose from.
With Kaka, Ozil and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857, all rooting for the same position on the field, it will be interesting to see which player gets to play more often.
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