Lazio's Serie A title challenge is all but over after they lost 2-1 to relegation threatened Lecce on Tuesday night, with the added embarrassment of one of their players being sent off for biting an opponent.
Patric, right-back for Lazio, was given his marching orders in the 93rd minute after he was captured by VAR clearly chomping down on the arm of Lecce's Giulio Donati.
The incident occurred as Lecce prepared to defend a late free kick as they sought a crucial three points in their battle against relegation to Serie B.