Simeone appeared to snap after Virgil van Dijk’s late header sealed the game. He stormed toward the Main Stand, pointing and shouting, before being held back by stewards. It was a scene that quickly went viral.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has demanded an investigation from Liverpool into the fan accused of hurling “non-stop insults” his way in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was sent off in the closing stages of his side's Champions League defeat to Liverpool after an exchange with a fan at Anfield

Liverpool ’s gripping 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2025, was followed by a heated touchline clash at Anfield. Atletico’s coach, Diego Simeone, sent off with a red card after confronting a fan, will now face scrutiny alongside his staff, with UEFA probing allegations of spitting into the crowd.

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has claimed he was "fighting back" against insults from supporters before he was shown a red card in his team's 3-2 defeat in their Champions League opener against Liverpool at Anfield.

Diego Simeone is back in the news following his Anfield dismissal for clashing with a Liverpool fan during Atletico Madrid's narrow 3-2 loss to the Reds on Wednesday night

Virgil van Dijk's stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool fans at Anfield as the Reds opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday.