Heavy bans handed out

Cagliari defender Diego Lopez and Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo have both been given five-match bans for fighting after last weekend's meeting between the two sides.

The players were handed lengthy suspensions for exchanging blows in the tunnel following Saturday's match, which the Viola won 2-1.

Roma defender Philippe Mexes and Lazio midfielder Francesco Matuzalem will also miss three matches for their respective clubs after being sent off in a fiery Rome derby on Saturday.

The pair were shown red cards 15 minutes from time after the pair squared up following a challenge by Mexes on his opponent.

Lazio went on to win the clash 4-2.

Source: Sporting Life