**Diego Simeone Sent Off After Confrontation with Anfield Crowd in Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid Clash**
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card during the Champions League match against Liverpool on Wednesday night (Thursday, September 18). The incident occurred amidst intense celebrations following Virgil van Dijk’s last-gasp goal in the 92nd minute.
### Simeone Reacts to the Red Card
Speaking to Movistar after the match, Simeone addressed the red card incident, saying,
“There is a lot of talk about taking care, but they (fans) were shouting insults throughout the whole game from behind the bench. And I cannot say anything as I am a coach. Obviously, my reaction is not justifiable, I insulted him. But it was 90 minutes of being insulted the whole time. Then you turn around when your opponent has scored, and they are still insulting you. It is not that easy.”
He added, “The referee understood the situation. I hope that a team like Liverpool can improve that part. When they identify the person who did this, it should have its consequences. But he who needs to stay calm and take the insults is me. In my place, you just have to take it.”
### Liverpool Clinch Nailbiting Win Over Atletico Madrid
Liverpool raced to an early lead with two quick goals in the first six minutes, courtesy of Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, taking control of the match. However, Marcos Llorente put Atletico Madrid on the back foot with a goal just before halftime.
The Spaniard, known for his impressive scoring form at Anfield, leveled the score in the 81st minute with a volley that deflected past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. This marked Llorente’s seventh Champions League goal in his career.
Despite Atletico’s efforts, it was Liverpool who secured all three points thanks to van Dijk’s stoppage-time strike, sealing a thrilling victory at Anfield.
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