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Griezmann sees the red card vs Liverpool for ugly karate kick: Funniest memes and reactions

Antoine Griezmann went from hero to villain during the Atletico Madrid - Liverpool game as he was sent off in the second half for a horrible challenge on Roberto Firmino. Here, check out the funniest memes and reactions.

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By martín o’donnell

Antoine Griezmann saw the red card after scoring a brace for Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool.
© Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesAntoine Griezmann saw the red card after scoring a brace for Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool.

It would be normal to think that there’s nothing that couldruin your night when you scored a brace after your team was trailing by two in a Champions League game. However, Antoine Griezmann found a way to do so.

The French superstar made the Wanda Metropolitano gowild when he put two past Liverpool to put things level after a poor start to the game by Atletico Madrid. The former Barcelona forward was having a great night, yet he ruined what could have been a memorable performance.

Griezmann was sent off early in the second half for a reckless challenge on Roberto Firmino throwing an unnecessary, karate kick that led to hilarious memes on the Internet. Here, check out some of them.

Funniest memes and reactions from Griezmann’s kick to Firmino

Griezmann could have capped off a fantastic night in Madrid by helping his team to have a quick recovery from a slow start but he ended up leaving Diego Simeone‘s side down to ten men.

And the way he was sent off left a lot to be desired. So, shortly after his ugly challenge earned him a red card, it wasn’t surprising to see how many fans were all over social media sharing the best memes of the night.

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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.

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