On the verge of winning their first Serie A title without Diego Maradona, Napoli looked unstoppable this season but Luciano Spalletti’s side were knocked out by AC Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals. After the second leg with a score of 1:1 (1:2 on aggregate), Hviča Kvaratshelija posted a message on social networks.

Khvycha Kvaratshelia, NaplesPhoto: Insidefoto di andrea staccioli / Alamy / Alamy / Profimedia

Khvicha Kvaratshelija: “It’s hard for me to see your eyes filled with tears”

The Georgian was not at his level this season and missed a penalty in the 82nd minute of the home match.

“It’s hard for me to see your eyes filled with tears, knowing that I can’t bring you happiness. I will do my best to learn from today’s experience. I am very sorry, and I am infinitely grateful for your support, which I feel every moment!

I love you all and I promise we will come back stronger! There are still many matches ahead, so the dream continues” – Khvycha Kvaratsheliya on Instagram.

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Posted by Khvych Kvaratsheliya (@kvara7)

Napoli – Milan 1-1 (in the round 0-1), quarter of the Champions League

The sole leader of Serie A “Napoli” failed to overturn the result of the match of the tour, which ended with a minimal advantage of “Milan”.

Stefano Pioli’s side could have opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, but Giroud missed an 11-yard shot awarded for a foul on Leao.

The Milan striker took revenge in the 43rd minute when he finished off a quick counter-attack that ended with Leao’s cross.

In favor of “Napoli” was also a penalty, which Kvaratzhelia did not realize in the 80th minute.

The equalizer did not come until extra time, after Victor Osimen’s header, too late to change the game’s fate.

Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League after 16 years and could face arch-rivals Inter, who won their first leg against Benfica Lisbon.