Just one round into the Champions League, the tournament has already delivered a dramatic image: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone being sent off at Anfield after a heated altercation with a Liverpool supporter in his team’s 3–2 defeat. The fallout could now lead to disciplinary action from UEFA.

The confrontation came in the final moments, shortly after Virgil van Dijk scored Liverpool’s decisive goal. As the home crowd celebrated, Simeone reacted to provocative gestures from the stands, shouting back before being restrained by security personnel. Referee Maurizio Mariani quickly issued a straight red card, citing “unsporting behavior” in his official report.

Simeone attempted to explain his reaction post-match, saying, “They insult you the whole game and you can’t say anything. It’s

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