Atletico Madrid knock Man United out of the Champions League: Funniest memes and reactions

Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 1-0 at the Old Trafford to advance to the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Check out here the funniest memes and reactions to the Red Devils' elimination.

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Updated on March 15, 2022 07:55PM EDT

**© David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images**Manchester United were eliminated from the Champions League.

Diego Simeone has done it again. Atletico Madrid picked up a massive away victory to knock Manchester United out of the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League and move forward in their quest for the continental title.

Following a 1-1 draw in Spain,Ralf Rangnick‘s men got off to a great start to the return legbut they didn’t capitalize on their chances and theColchoneros were merciless. Renan Lodi broke the deadlock after 41 minutes and the visitors held on to their lead for the rest of the game.

Even though they made a better impression this time, it has been yet another frustrating result for the Red Devils this season. Which explains why social media was flooded with memes with this result.

Twitter reacts to Man United’s Champions League exit

Manchester United now find themselves in a tough spot this season as they run from behind in the battle for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Fans have reacted to their latest defeat with hilarious memes and reactions, many of them directed towards Harry Maguire, who had another forgettable game.

Lodi to united fans #MUNATL pic.twitter.com/0NGP2YR08i

— Hadze (@ManHadze) March 15, 2022

United crashing out? pic.twitter.com/vIphjtu6zf

— Some Guy (@DejiRMFC) March 15, 2022

When Atletico scores, but you remember United has a comeback gene pic.twitter.com/7EjLsXczGu

— �� (@LTransfers) March 15, 2022

Maguire: pic.twitter.com/F2kap6A9Nn

— Joshua Morgan (@JoshuaMorgan25) March 15, 2022

I’m going with a Maguire goal in the 2nd half…
Final Score ATM 2-0 MUN pic.twitter.com/v90bKmA99C

— ™ (@hiffey10) March 15, 2022

“Maguire is the hardest opponent I’ve ever had to face” – David de gea pic.twitter.com/7e7RjaUXNv

— Omogbolahan�� (@justagbolahan) March 15, 2022

Atletico starting XI against Man Utd pic.twitter.com/4OhG0YOy3G

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) March 15, 2022

This Man Utd game giving me flashbacks to this pic.twitter.com/SbrBVbUpxo

— ً (@SosaUTD) March 15, 2022

Let’s call out bad officiating. This ref doesn’t know what he is doing.#ManUtd #UCL pic.twitter.com/ddta8AOx46

— Mr Makgoba�� (@breezymak) March 15, 2022

The last dance @ManUtd_Es pic.twitter.com/XcFOjgAF3G

— Zero (@ZerooRM) March 15, 2022

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