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Ronaldinho Looks Forward to Semi-Final

FC Barcelona`s Ronaldinho is thinking about one thing only and that the thing is brining his team past AC Milan at the upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final math and write a new chapter in the club`s history. The Brazilian international already has a fine collection of individual and team accomplishments ? including a FIFA World Cup winner`s medal ? but he is desperate to add to Bar?a`s own trophy haul by spearheading Frank Rijkaard`s side`s push for glory.

"We want to start making our own history and winning important competitions," he said. "We respect those that have had the chance to win this trophy many times, but we want to start doing that too and that can only happen by winning this game. That is an incredible motivation and we have to be well-prepared in order to reach the final."

Despite Barcelona being labeled as favorites due to the slight advantage gained by Ludovic Giuly`s goal, Ronaldinho expects a stern challenge from Milan at Camp Nou. "If anything, it will be more difficult in this match because they need to score and they have some great players. We have to use our heads and forget about the first leg. We have to play to win, not to defend the lead we secured in Milan."