Matchday 2 of Champions League 2021/22 group stagecame with a huge surprise as Real Madrid lost 1-2 with the modest Sheriff at the Santiago Bernabeu. Jasurbek Yakshiboev and Sebastien Thill were the goalscorers for the visitors, while Karim Benzema made the goal for the hosts from the penalty spot.
It’s a huge blow for Los Merengues, who were favorites to get their second win in the tournament, after they defeated Inter Milan in Matchday 1. Also, Sheriff, who on paper was the weakest side of the group, is now the leader of Group D with six points and two wins.
Despite the result, Real Madrid got nine shots on target but the goalkeeper Athanasiadis was the star of the encounter thanks to his incredible saves. Now, Carlo Ancelotti’s team has to recover from this unexpected defeat in its signature tournament.
Sheriff defeat Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu: Funniest memes and reactions
To say that Sheriff have been the surprise of the tournament, it’s an understatement. The Moldovanteam won their first two games in the Champions League as debutants. And one of them at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Of course, fans didn’t waste time to share their reactions on social media. From making jokes with the name of this almost unknown team to reactions from Real Madrid players, here check out the funniest memes and reactions.
