Former Premier League referee Peter Walton has backed the decision to send off Antoine Griezmann during Atletico Madrid's Champions League clash against Liverpool.
The French forward received a straight red card in 52nd minute after his studs-up challenge connected with Robert Firmino’s face.
Griezmann's dismissal left Diego Simeone’s side with 10 men with the score tantalisingly locked at 2-2 after Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita’s strikes were cancelled out by Griezmann's brace in a frenetic first half.
Walton concurred with the referee’s decision to dismiss the France striker.
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"The pictures we’re seeing the foot is clearly high," he said whilst speaking on BT Sport.
"Yes, Firmino is ducking down slightly but unfortunately for Griezmann he’s gone through with a straight leg, there’s force there and it is correct, it’s serious foul play and he should be sent off for this."
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman agreed the 30-year-old had to go but felt some sympathy for the Frenchman.
He added: "Wow, I can’t believe it as well. He was unlucky Griezmann it came over his head and he’s just dangled a foot at it and Firmino bends down to get control of it himself.
"You can see from the reaction what everyone thinks of it. It’s really high."
