Kaká's postcard from Athens

Kaká is looking forward to the UEFA Champions League final and the dream "magic moment" of lifting the European Champion Clubs' Cup for the first time. The uefa.com diarist, with ten goals in the competition this season, is well aware though that Liverpool FC are a "European powerhouse" and expects a difficult encounter when the world's gaze turns to the Athens Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night.

It would be impossible for people not to mention Istanbul now that AC Milan and Liverpool are again in the UEFA Champions League final, but if there is anybody who is not crying over spilled milk, it's me. As much as there are some bad memories from that game in 2005, I am always living the present, not the past. Which is why I find it a bit funny when asked if our celebrations at San Siro after the second game of the semi-final against Manchester United [FC] had more to do with some kind of revenge wish. The players were just excited with the fantastic achievement of reaching the final. Liverpool players were as euphoric as we were the day before, when they beat Chelsea [FC].

It's a different moment from 2005. AC Milan have changed some players but I don't think it necessarily means our 2007 vintage is better. What hasn't changed is our wish to lift the trophy. For me it would be a magic moment and I am really looking forward to the game in Athens. I feel good, especially after the game against Manchester United, which was one of my best in an AC Milan shirt. It's a thrill when you can help your team win a game of such magnitude. I don't agree, however, that United were the most problematic English team we could face. Although they play in a very Brazilian way and are very skilful, Liverpool's tactical game is quite dangerous.

They are also a powerhouse in European football history and work pretty hard as a group. Talent is really important in football, but it's a collective game that underpins it. I admire players like Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, who give themselves to the team. It's always tricky and hard to face opponent with this "never-give-in" attitude. Having said that, I can say we also have athletes with that profile at AC Milan. My friend Gennaro Gattuso is a good example. He fires up everybody, from the players to the crowd with his dedication and passion for the game.

We are optimistic about the game. It's a final against a team who are also in a very good moment in the competition. There will be no space for mistakes and I just hope this is finally the time in which I can put my hands on that cup. This is more important than finishing as the competition top scorer, although it would make things even more special in the event that AC Milan have the last laugh. Winning trophies is always my biggest motivation.