Antoine Griezmann will be suspended for the Champions League match against Milan after UEFA hit the Atletico Madrid star with a two-match ban.

The France international was sent off during the defeat to Liverpool for a high ball on Roberto Firmino, which caught his opponent on the neck.

Atletico Madrid had hoped that it would only be a one-game suspension, as he had not seen Firmino was so close when taking his foot so high to reach the ball.

However, Mundo Deportivo report that UEFA have imposed a two-match ban, so Griezmann has missed both the game with Liverpool at Anfield and will be ruled out of the upcoming showdown against Milan.

Defender Felipe is already suspended against Milan after his red card during Atleti’s 2-0 defeat in Liverpool.

The Reds are currently top of their group on 12 points, followed by FC Porto on five, Atletico Madrid four and Milan just one point.

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