Arne Slot questions Diego Simeone stance as Liverpool ignore Atletico Madrid intervention

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Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone looks dejected as Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool scores the winning goal during the Champions League match at Anfield on September 17 2025(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Liverpool once again demonstrated their sheer will to win as they secured dramatic victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday evening.

Arne Slot's side were two goals ahead early on through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah but needed an injury-time Virgil van Dijk header to seal a 3-2 triumph after Marcos Llorente struck twice for the visitors.

The result ensured the Reds enjoyed the perfect start to their Champions League campaign and extended their run of wins to five in all competitions.

But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes (and a bit more) at Anfield...

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Simeone gotta Simeone

For better or worse, there's nobody quite like Diego Simeone.

When Liverpool substitute Conor Bradley prepared to take a throw-in during the second half, Simeone was so close to the right-back that he may as well have chucked the ball back into play himself.

No Marcos respect

Marcos Llorente's delight at scoring twice at Anfield five years ago was such he ended up naming his dog after the stadium.

So who knows what he'll be calling his next pet after another brace on Merseyside.

The scoreboard operator, though, had a bit of an issue recognising the latest achievement of the Atletico Madrid utility man.

Having signified a goal, the screens at Anfield initially refused to register it had happened with the scoreline remaining 2-1 until a good while after the game had restarted.

Ignorance is bliss, so they say.

Hugo in tune

Hugo Ekitike is fast becoming popular among Liverpool supporters, helped in no small part by his catchy chant.

The smirk on Ekitike's face as he looked over his shoulder to his team-mate suggests it met with the France international's approval.

Power of Anfield

For those unable to view the game either on television or in person, there was an amusing moment on the airwaves.