Real Madrid midfielder Kaka expects a warm welcome from his former AC Milan fans tonight for their Champions League clash.

Real need to win at San Siro to keep their European hopes alive.

"For all that has been in the past years between me and the fans I expect a nice welcome," he explained.

"It will be a difficult game - I know my former teammates very well."

During the week Milan striker Marco Borriello noted that Kaka hasn't been as good in the past few seasons but the Brazilian has no hard feelings.

"I didn't read what he had to say but I am sure he didn't mean it that way.

"He is a friend and knows me very well."