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AC Milan trashed Napoli 4-0 at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday with Leao claiming two goals for himself.
Just one week before their showdown match in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Napoli, Milan outstandingly thrashed Napoli. Rafael Leao shone on the night, hitting two superb goals on either side of the half to enable Milan come away with a 4-0 triumph.
Leao speaks on Milan’s performance
Leao has been one of Milan's standout performers this season, scoring 10 goals throughout the current campaign. In his post-game interview with DAZN (via MilanNews), the young Portuguese superstar reflected on the crucial victory that maintains them in contention for second place behind Lazio.
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He said, “I knew it was an important match against a great opponent. We listened to a few words from outside which gave us more energy. I want to thank our fans and my team because we played an incredible game together. This is Milan.”
“It’s an incredible feeling, even if I didn’t score today we played a very good game and I’m happy.”
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Mid-April sees back-to-back UCL matches between the two teams, but Leo focused emphasis on Milan's upcoming match.
“This match was important for the season, we want to achieve our goal which is to stay close to Napoli. The tilts in the Champions League will be different. Let’s think about the game against Empoli at home now.”
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The Portuguese have also reserved praise for Kvaratskhelia who is also having an outstanding season for Napoli. The Napoli forward has scored 12 goals this season and Leao has given him huge praise for his contribution this season.
Still speaking, “I’m a big fan of him, I like what he does on the pitch. I think he is similar to me, he likes to take opponents on. He is having a great season.”
On April 7, Leo and Milan will play Empoli at San Siro before welcoming Napoli five days later in the UEFA Champions League.
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