Diego Simeone makes 'dangerous' claim after Liverpool and 'incredible' Anfield comment
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone felt that his side was a "danger" to Liverpool as it fell to a late defeat against the Anfield side on Champions League matchday one.
Marcos Llorente had scored a goal in either half to pull Atletico level on the night — he also scored a brace on Merseyside when Liverpool was knocked out of Europe in 2020 — but then Virgil van Dijk edged his side in front again with a powerful header.
There are still seven more fixtures for Atletico Madrid to earn a place in the knockout phase.
"They [Liverpool] are a brave team, they showed that last season in their play, they competed well in the Champions League as well.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Diego Simeone, Manager / Head Coach of Atletico Madrid is restrained as he confronts fans after the late Liverpool winning goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on September 17, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
Last season, Atletico was eliminated by Real Madrid on penalties in the last-16.