Leao provides stunning assist for Giroud in perfect response to vile racist abuse

The Portuguese forward is part of the AC Milan side looking to hold off the soon-to-be Italian champions in the Champions League quarter-final tie, with Milan 1-0 up after the first leg.

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Footage emerged outside the Milan hotel of Stefano Pioli's men boarding the bus to boos from Napoli supporters who had gathered outside.

Cries of 'Negro' and m chants were also heard as Leao emerged from the hotel and made his way to the bus.

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To his credit, the 23-year-old rose above the abuse as he raised a smile and laughed as he continued walking.

This incident comes less than two weeks after an incident involving Romelu Lukaku in which he was sent off for responding to abuse suffered during Inter Milan's clash with Juventus.

Leao did well not to let the incident bother him as he made an electric start at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

As well as winning a penalty which Olivier Giroud had saved, Leao consistently caused problems for Napoli.

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Running 70 yards down the pitch with the ball, the forward then squared for Giroud who put Milan 1-0 up on the night to give them a commanding 2-0 lead in the tie.