Kaka glad fatigued Real managed Valladolid win

Posted Sunday, May 05, 2013 by Foxsports.com

Real Madrid's Kaka was pleased with his team's comeback in their 4-3 win over Real Valladolid.

Anything less than a victory would have gifted rivals Barcelona the La Liga title and Real Madrid almost did so.

Jose Mourinho's men found themselves behind early on, needing an Angel Di Maria equalizer to get back into the game, before Cristiano Ronaldo put Los Blancos ahead. The defending champions then allowed Javi Guerra to keep Real Valladolid in contention, but second-half goals from Kaka and Ronaldo gave Real some breathing space, relegating Lluis Sastre's brilliant volley to no more than a consolation.

Kaka told the club's official website that the team were still feeling the after-effects of their mid-week elimination from the Champions League.

"It was a tough game after a playoff. We thought it was possible to make it to the final, we couldn't, and playing three days later isn't easy, but we once again showed our ability to make a comeback against a great Valladolid," he pointed out.

"We ceded three goals at home, that's not normal and we don't like it, the entire defensive system is to blame, but these are things to improve."

With Los Blancos almost certain of failing in their La Liga title defence, the Brazilian set his sights on picking up three points in their next game against Malaga in order to ensure they would head into the Copa del Rey finals in good form.

"Once again at home and against Malaga. It's a tough game and it will be a good chance to show that we're doing well, that we keep amassing points in La Liga and to prepare for the Copa del Rey," Kaka stated.

"Winning the title is the big goal and staying at the top of the ranking for the next Champions League."