Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has revealed that he would rather play Barcelona in the Champions League final.

Speaking to UEFA.com, the star playmaker said: "I would prefer to play against a rival rather than a team that I still love like Milan."

With this year's Champions League final scheduled to be played at Real's home ground - the Santiago Bernabeu - Kaka said he would love to meet and beat bitter rivals Barcelona to lift Europe's most coveted club football trophy.

"It's not easy playing against a former team. I have already played Milan twice. Now I am in a new situation and I am happy in Madrid. Therefore I would like to play our eternal rivals."

The Brazilian revealed that playing at their home ground was a special opportunity for Real Madrid.

"Not many teams can play the final in their own stadiums, but Real Madrid have this chance."

"It's a great chance for us and it will offer us plenty of motivation as we want to win a 10th Champions League," he said.

Before Kaka and Real can dream of a dream final however, they must overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against French champions Lyon in their round-of-16 clash.