Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia Expresses Confidence Ahead of Real Madrid Clash: ‘We Are Not Scared of Them’

• Napoli welcome Real Madrid to the Stadio Diego Maradona this evening in the UCL
• Napoli forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia recently took to the media to speak about the clash
• The Georgian sensation has made a bold admission ahead of playing against Real Madrid

Napoli forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has on numerous occasions admitted his love for La Liga club Real Madrid.

The forward, who was instrumental alongside Nigeria's Victor Osimhen in guiding Napoli to its first Italian Serie A title in 33 years, comes up against his 'dream club' in tonight's UEFA Champions League tie.

Kvaratskhelia, who continues to be a sensation for the Neopolitans, spoke to the media ahead of the meeting between both sides, touching on a few topics, including his side's chances of triumphing over the 14-time UCL winners.

Kvaratskhelia on facing Real Madrid

The 22-year-old has had a paradoxical start to the 2023/24 season, as reported by Football Italia, and spoke about his excitement about playing against Real Madrid.

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"It is impossible not to be happy with a night like this when you face Real Madrid in your stadium."

The Georgian forward scored 12 goals and set up 10 in 34 Serie A appearances, as reported by Goal. He further highlighted his side's chances of defeating Los Blancos.

"I grew up watching Real Madrid on TV, and today I want to beat them. We're not scared of them."

While Kvaratskhelia fancies his side's chances of clinching victory, it should be recalled that the Neopolitans are yet to secure a win against the Spanish club, failing in four previous attempts and their best result being the 1-1 home draw in the 1987/88 season, according to data from UEFA.com.

While Rudi Garcia's side will be hoping to secure a win against Madrid, the game could serve as an audition for the Georgian forward, given recent reports linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid.

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Napoli's TikTok account mocks Osimhen

Sports Brief also reported on Victor Osimhen's missed penalty costing Napoli a potential three points, provoking a frustrated response from fans.

The club then posted a controversial video on its official TikTok account which depicts the Nigerian appealing for the penalty, only to see him miss.