An improbable end to the Serie A season unfolded on Sunday as Cesc Fabregas and Como won to book a spot in the Champions League next season, while AC Milan were beaten at home to fall out of the top four and finish in the Europa League places.

Como's 4-1 win over Cremonese saw three players -- two from the substitutes bench -- sent off in the 72nd minute sent for the home side, which was relegated on the final day. Lecce won to stay out of the relegation zone ahead of Cremonese.

In Milan, Massimiliano Allegri's side needed only to win over bottom-half Cagliari to ensure a place in the Champions League next season. But a 2-1 loss left Milan and United States attacker Christian Pulisic condemned to Europe's second-tier competition.

That outcome came in no small part thanks to Roma beating Hellas Verona 2-0 to also leapfrog Milan.

The derby between Juventus and Torino kicked off around an hour late after a fan was seriously injured in clashes between rival supporters outside the stadium on Sunday.

The Juventus fan was reportedly in serious but not life-threatening condition in the hospital.

Juventus' ultras caused a delay to kickoff as they wanted the match to be postponed as a sign of support for the injured fan. They had threatened a field invasion if the match went ahead but instead left the stadium before kickoff.

Juventus are also headed for the Europa League after the wins by Como and Roma left them with a finish no higher than fifth in Serie A.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48864945/fabregas-guides-como-first-ucl-milan-pulisic-out