Football Football Higuain handed two-match ban for Juve meltdown Lega Serie A has confirmed AC Milan will be without Gonzalo Higuain for two matches after his red card against Juventus. Ryan Benson 13 November, 2018 22:57 IST Gonzalo Higuain had to be led off the pitch by his team-mates. - Getty Images Ryan Benson 13 November, 2018 22:57 IST Gonzalo Higuain has been handed a two-match ban after an on-pitch meltdown following his dismissal in AC Milan's 2-0 defeat to his parent club Juventus on Sunday. Higuain endured a nightmare showing against Juve, missing a penalty before receiving his marching orders in the second half. The Argentina international had to be led off the pitch by team-mates after he reacted furiously to referee Paolo Mazzoleni's decision to show him a straight red card. Higuain was initially booked for dissent but was dismissed for persisting with his complaints to the official. Lega Serie A on Tuesday announced the 30-year-old would be forced to sit out two matches, which are scheduled as the trip to Lazio on November 25 and the visit of Parma a week later. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :