AC Milan star Kaka admits his team face an uphill task to wrest the Scudetto from Internazionale after losing to their arch rivals last weekend.
The reigning European and Club World Cup champions lost 2-1 to their neighbours on Sunday to slip to 25 points behind the leaders in 12th spot - albeit with three games in hand.
Newly-crowned FIFA World Player of the Year Kaka arrived in Brazil to enjoy the Christmas and New Year celebrations with his family and told reporters the Rossoneri will have to work hard if they want to claw back the deficit.
"Fighting for the title became quite difficult for us, but Milan are always battling to achieve that goal," said Kaka.
"The points difference is too big. We hope we can clinch at least a Champions League berth."
The 25-year-old went on to defend goalkeeper and compatriot Dida, who was criticised after failing to keep out Esteban Cambiasso's scuffed winner in the Milan derby.
Kaka said: "We have nothing to blame Dida for because some others failed in the build-up play. Besides, we are united and we all defend Dida."
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