AC MILAN midfielder Kaka is relishing the opportunity to avenge the 2005 Champions League final defeat against Liverpool after progressing to the final at the expense of Manchester United.
Milan's 3-0 second leg victory in the semi-final at the San Siro set up a rematch with the Reds, their conquerors two years ago.
United came to Milan with a 3-2 lead from the first leg but were quickly put on the backfoot by the Rossoneri, who scored through Kaka and Clarence Seedorf.
An out-of-sorts United were unable to turn things around and Alberto Gilardino killed the tie in the second half.
"We have played a perfect game," admitted Kaka, who scored three of Milan's five goals in the tie.
"We knew against a team like Manchester United that we needed to do something special and we have achieved it with the help of our fans.
"I am extremely happy with the way the team has played, we were the best side on the pitch and we deserved to go through.
"The final against Liverpool will be a unique game. I sincerely hope it will be different from that of 2005."
Kaka, who is the top scorer in this season's Champions League with 10 goals, brushed aside his heroics and believes team-work was the key to his side's achievement.
"I reiterate that I am not playing at my top level," said the 25-year-old. "I still have a lot to improve on. We have worked really hard this week and we have been rewarded."
Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "The first half was intense and our performance allowed us to go on and win.
"We have reached the final three times in five editions.
"We are very happy to be playing in the final and equally happy to face Liverpool. What happened two years ago has no weight on the upcoming final. We want to win it."
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