AC Milan are the Champions!

After overwhelming Manchester United in the semifinals, AC Milan continues their dominance over English teams by mauling Liverpool in the rematch at Old Trafford to win the prestigious Champions League trophy. Luis Garcia's surprise return to the squad was overshadowed by two early goals by Gillardino and Kaka and that was enough to demoralize Liverpool and their defense made sure there were no miracles this time.






And so it is confirmed, Kaka is the best player in the world right now.

Just 5 minutes in the game, Kaka made a quick work of the Liverpool's defense with a precision short pass that set up Gillardino for the perfect finish.

Before the Liverpool could regroup, AC Milan and Kaka was on the attack again, courtesy of a clever flick from Pirlo. Kaka then made a quick side step on Hyppia to free himself to unleash a sensational finish that left Reina dumbfounded.

The first half saw AC Milan dominating in every aspect of the game and Liverpool did not even have a shot on goal. Liverpool were looking desperate and it resulted in yellow cards for Gerrard and Finnan just before the break.

Second half though, Liverpool came out with a purpose and Gerrard was unlucky not to score when he picked up a loose ball and unleashed a curling shot that narrowly missed the right post.

Liverpool finally got a goal back in the 50th minute when a rare slip up by the AC Milan defense allowed Luis Garcia too much space and he coolly applied the finish.

With the game up for grabs, Gerrard took control of the game in the second half, keeping possession and releasing his teammates on the wings to give Liverpool a few chances on goal but seldom threatened Dida.

Finnan was then guilty of commiting a foul which resulted in a second yellow card and a penalty for AC Milan. Pirlo stepped up to take the penalty but must have been kicking himself for shooting the ball right at Reina in the middle.

Despite their miss opportunity, Kaka led the way on the counterattacks, looking dangerous every time he touches the ball and AC Milan was unlucky again not to put the game away in the 70th minute when Gattuso saw his low curling shot bounce off the far post.

In the end, AC Milan's defense was too strong as Liverpool failed to equalize and AC Milan was crowned the champion of Europe.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Kaka, no contest. Assisted on the first goal and a brilliant individual goal led the way for the champions. Gerrard was the man for Liverpool as he took control in the second half but his teammates failed to follow up.

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