{"id":164723,"date":"2025-09-18T04:57:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/164723\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T04:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:57:21","slug":"diego-simeone-sent-off-after-clash-with-liverpool-supporters-following-late-virgil-van-dijk-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/164723\/","title":{"rendered":"Diego Simeone sent off after clash with Liverpool supporters following late Virgil van Dijk drama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diego Simeone was sent during Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid\"DiegoDiego Simeone being held back by Liverpool supporters<\/p>\n

Diego Simeone had to be held back by stewards after being involved in an altercation with Liverpool supporters as his side were beaten at Anfield<\/a>. The Reds had raced into a 2-0 lead inside the opening five minutes against Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

A brace from Marcos Llorente then restored parity, but two minutes into stoppage time, Virgil van Dijk rose highest to head home a corner. But in the immediate aftermath of the goal, TV cameras picked up Simeone being held back by Liverpool stewards as he appeared to clash with home supporters.<\/p>\n

He was then spoken to by referee Maurizio Mariani before TNT Sport commentator Darren Fletch said the Argentine had been sent off.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – highlights and reaction<\/a>READ MORE: Alexander Isak selection decision made as Liverpool make three changes for Atletico Madrid<\/a><\/p>\n

TV cameras then picked up Simeone heading down the Anfield tunnel before the full-time whistle had been blown.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the drama, TNT commentator Ally McCoist said: “Let’s be honest, after the opening minutes we were thinking how many [for Liverpool]. But they got back in it.<\/p>\n

“Second half Llorente was tremendous. They get back to two each, he gets his goals. Then the drama at the end, red cards for coaches and then a wonderful header to win the game. I really enjoyed it.”<\/p>\n

On Van Dijk’s goal, the former Rangers man said: “Superb. Brilliant delivery. He has half a yard and that’s all he needs. He gets away and it’s brilliant. Brilliant header.”<\/p>\n

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