That night at Anfield was absolute madness, and the final whistle brought a storm. Virgil van Dijk’s goal in injury time sealed a wild 3-2 victory for Liverpool over Atlético Madrid. The home crowd erupted, but down on the touchline, Atlético manager Diego Simeone completely lost his cool.
Simeone, known for his fiery passion, got into a heated argument with a local fan. He was clearly ready to confront the supporter. It took several members of his own staff and stadium security to physically hold him back, stopping him from reaching the Reds’ fan.
The Argentine coach later claimed he was provoked. He said the fan had shown him a middle finger during the goal celebrations. However, his complaints didn’t sway the match officials. The referees showed Cholo, as Simeone is known, a straight red card. He walked off the pitch, visibly frustrated and unhappy with the decision.
Footage of the incident quickly made its way online: