Author of the decisive Milan goal in Naples (1-1) this Tuesday in the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League, Olivier Giroud confided his feelings on Mediaset: “I wanted to
please our tifosi who came in so many to Naples.
I'm happy to have scored on a fantastic job by Leao, even though I could score before.
We played the game we wanted, scoring in the first half.
With this state of mind, one can dream.
A still difficult match awaits us in the next round, whether against Inter Milan or Benfica.
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The French striker was thus able to forget his missed penalty a few minutes earlier, and can thank Rafael Leao's absolutely perfect service: "
I always try to provoke the opponent, it's one of my characteristics
", said entrusted the Portuguese striker.
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And if I can't score, I look for my teammates, that was Giroud, I know that if I put a good ball on him, he will score.
I'm happy to be here and proud to defend this jersey.
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Stefano Pioli, AC Milan coach, expressed his satisfaction: "
Napoli will win the title of Italian champion in a totally deserved way, but it makes us proud to have qualified against an opponent very strong.
It was two very balanced matches.
Our double advantage made us play very low and we created little in the second half, but that's good.
This will give us a lot of confidence, this qualification, after having already eliminated Tottenham
(in 8th, editor's note).
It's an important experience but we have to think about the championship because either we win the Champions League or we have to finish in the top four
(of the championship to play the next C1, editor's note).
I am delighted for our supporters who, even during difficult times, and there have been some this season, have always supported us.
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