[Fillipo Simone]

Berlusconi: I Want Real Or Barca In The Final

Milan President Silvio Berlusconi has revealed that he is looking forward to another successful Champions League campaign and hopes to meet Real Madrid or Barcelona in Moscow next May.

The Rossoneri begin the defence of their European crown tonight as Portuguese giants Benfica travel to San Siro. Milan’s other opponents in Group D are Scottish champions Celtic and Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk. 

“I hope tonight will be the first step towards another final. Milan always aim to be victorious in every competition. A dream final would be against a great team like Barcelona or Real Madrid,” said Berlusconi. 

“It would even be great to face Inter. I offer my best wishes to Massimo Moratti that we may arrive with them in the final, as I know he has poured so much love and dedication into the club.” 

Berlusconi also offered his support to under-fire striker Alberto Gilardino. So much was expected of Gila when he arrived for £18m in 2005, however the ex-Parma man has been largely disappointing and has scored just twice in two Champions League campaigns. 

“I have already called Gilardino to tell him that we are all behind him. He has been unlucky lately but he has great quality and is an important part of the future of Milan,” Berlusconi concluded.

I'm with Silvio. This year a Milan-Real clash at any late stage would be season high. Just to prove Kaka he isn't missing anything,... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

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The only thing that gets me is, why the heck would you 'wish' for Barca or Real. Surely you'd prefer to play Shakhtar or Rosenborg or something.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Cause that's Silvio... a win against Shakhtar would mean nothing to him. But to see his team beat Real or Barca in the final... it would be priceless!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)