The former Arsenal and Chelsea player netted his ninth goal of the season in the 28th minute, breaking the deadlock. Tijjani Reijnders extended the visitors’ lead before halftime, putting the seven-time European champions in complete control. However, a four-minute spell in the second half saw Lecce equalize, frustrating the AC Milan players.

In stoppage time, Giroud’s frustration peaked when his appeal for a handball on the edge of the penalty area went unanswered. The French record scorer confronted referee Rosario Abisso, shouting in his face, resulting in a booking. Despite the caution, Giroud continued to express his discontent.

As he walked away, Abisso brandished a red card, ejecting Giroud from the match. The former Premier League star attempted to dispute the decision, only to leave the pitch. Lecce scored from the ensuing free-kick, but VAR disallowed the goal due to a foul in the build-up. AC Milan secured a draw, leaving them six points behind Serie A leaders Juventus and five adrift of local rivals Inter Milan.

Giroud has amassed nine goals in 16 games this season, bringing his total for Milan to 40 in 100 matches.

Olivier Giroud

This season he played in total 11 times for 766 minutes for Serie A.

Olivier Giroud scored 7 goals for Milan. He procured 3 assists. He received 1 yellow card and 1 red card.

His team is currently 3rd in Serie A. In the last match Milan drew 2-2 against Lecce.

Milan performance and stats

Milan is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 23 points.

In the last 12 games, it has won 7 times, drawn twice, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Milan drawn 2-2 against Lecce.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 20 goals and conceding 14.​