Leão outshines ‘Kvara’ in matchup of standout wingers in Europe

“We’re enjoying everything about Leão,” Milan coach Stefano Pioli said after a 1-1 draw in the second leg on Tuesday enabled the Rossoneri to advance on 2-1 aggregate.

LEADING TALENT: AC Milan's Rafael Leao. Pic: AP Photo/Luca Bruno

Rafael Leão isn’t quite ready to relinquish his slalom title to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

It was the Portuguese winger — not the Georgian dribbling wonder — who was more successful at weaving his way around defenders in their three-week showdown, as Leão carried AC Milan past Napoli and “Kvara” into the Champions League semifinals after also helping rout the runaway Serie A leader 4-0 in the Italian league.