Kaka: Real Madrid can win the treble this season

Kaka believes that the team can still win the Primera Division, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League this season.

Los Blancos are currently eight points behind Barcelona in the title race, and face the champions in the second Clasico meeting of the season next Saturday evening.

The two teams then confront each other in the domestic cup final and look set to meet in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and the Brazilian believes that they can emulate the Blaugrana's achievement from 2008-09 in this campaign.

"Of course Real Madrid can beat Barcelona,” he told Madrid’s official website. “We can win La Liga, the Copa and the Champions League, but first we need to focus on Tottenham [in the second leg of the quarter-final tie on Wednesday]."

Kaka scored twice from the penalty spot in the Merengues’ 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Saturday evening and is delighted to have played his part for the team.

"I need to work hard to enjoy football again,” enthused the 28-year-old. “The only problem was with my knee, which limited me from playing all out. I need to work hard down the home stretch of the season.

“I hope to have fun playing football. I feel like I owe it to Real Madrid and the fact that I haven't fulfilled expectations bothers me."

Kaka further expressed his indebtedness to coach Jose Mourinho, stating: "I am grateful to Mourinho for everything he has done to help me. I have no problem with him whatsoever. He is a great coach and he is helping me grow as a footballer."

Kaka has scored four goals and provided one assist in nine league matches for Madrid so far this season.

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 3 Real Madrid (Highlights Video)

Real Madrid played as if their lives depended on it on Saturday and proved once again that this squad’s pride has no limits. With a lineup chalk full of changes, Mourinho made it clear that there is plenty of depth to compete for all three titles. The Whites took San Mames by storm and put on a tactical schooling en route to the 0-3 win.

Higuain was the front man in attack and was backed by Kaka and Granero in the midfield, where Pepe also took position in support. The lineup stunned Caparros, who looked on with a blank stare as Bilbao had no answer for Real in the first half. Di Maria was tripped up in the box by Iraizoz on 12’ and Kaka buried the spot kick to give the Whites the lead. The Madridista duo wreaked havoc on an uncommonly fragile Athletic defense. Higuian could have put the game away before the half but was stymied by the keeper.

Athletic pressured after the restart, but the Madridista defense stood strong and kept Llorente in check while the offense looked to beat the back line with Di Maria’s speed and Kaka’s talent. The Argentine provoked another penalty on 53’ and the Brazilian successful fired home the ensuing spot kick.

Cristiano Ronaldo stepped in for Higuian and eight minutes after taking the field received a long ball along the wing, took it into the box, feinted past San Joseand curled in low drive to the far post. San Mames fell silent as Ronaldo celebrated his 29th league goal of the season.

It was smooth sailing from there on out as Real slowed the tempo to save energy for a crucial week in store. Athletic continued trying their luck but had no chance of beating Casillas, who was barely tested all afternoon. All sights are now turned to Wednesday’s Champions League match at Tottenham Hotspur and Saturday’s Clasico.

Iker Casillas:"We want to take three points in Bilbao"

Casillas: "I've been at Real Madrid for many years and my goal has always been to make those who love the club happy"

Iker Casillas analysed the forthcoming game against Athletic Bilbao for Bwin.com.

"We want to take three points in Bilbao to try to make a comeback in La Liga. Athletic have a straightforward style and like to cross the ball into the box. We all know how the San Mames crowd roars, especially against Real Madrid. It gives us extra motivation. It will be a beautiful match; it is a fixture we like to play."

"You have to calculate your movements well against Fernando Llorente. The goalkeeper has the advantage of using his hands, but it isn't enough sometimes. The most important thing to do against tall strikers like Llorente is to calculate your movements well and concentrate hard on grabbing the ball."

"A player renews his objectives at the start of every season. We all want to add more titles to our list of honours. I've been at Real Madrid for many years and my goal has always been to make those who love the club happy."