Although the Portugal international had not found the net since January 14, but bagged a sensational brace in the 4-0 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
After an opening lob, he then beat Alex Meret from the tightest of angles after selling Amir Rrahmani a dummy.
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Speaking “We knew this was an important game against a great opponent who is having a wonderful season. We heard a few things people said outside of Milan that gave us an extra energy boost,” Leao told DAZN.
“I want to thank our fans and team, as we worked incredibly as a unit, and this is Milan.”
His goal celebration did seem to be a response to the jeers and insults from the media in recent weeks, even if it sparked some irritation from Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti.
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“I just want to respond on the field. I like to listen to my coach and those who work here, the people who talk outside the club don’t interest me. It just fires me up more. I had a few complicated months, now I have found myself again thanks to my coach and my team.”
Did Leao miss the sensation of scoring a goal after almost three full months?
“It’s an incredible feeling, but even if I hadn’t scored today, we still played very well and I’m happy.”
Milan and Napoli will face off again in the Champions League quarter-finals on April 12 and 18.
“This game was important for Serie A, we want to achieve our objective which is to be up there close to Napoli. The Champions League will be a different tournament.”
It was noted that Leao swapped shirts after the final whistle with Napoli winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
“I swapped with Kvara! I can say I am a big fan of his, he is a player I like for what he does on the field, he’s similar to me in that he likes to take opponents on and is having a fantastic season.”
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