Simeone's 'regret' over Liverpool fans clash after reacting to 'insults'

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said he regretted his clash with Liverpool fans at the end of their dramatic Champions League clash at Anfield, but revealed it was sparked by "insults" he had received throughout the game.

Virgil van Dijk's late winner for Liverpool, after Atletico had fought back from two goals down to level the game, sparked a fracas on the touchline which resulted in Simeone getting into an argument with fans behind his dugout.

Stewards had to intervene in the flashpoint before Simeone was sent off by referee Maurizio Mariani.



'They were shouting insults through whole game'

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool's late win while Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reflects on his red card at Anfield.

Diego Simeone clashes with a Liverpool fan towards the end of the match.

Diego Simeone tries to put his side of the story across after being sent off by the referee.

Diego Simeone speaks to press after Atletico Madrid's defeat to Liverpool

UEFA will await the referee's report before deciding on any possible sanctions following Simeone's red card, but the Atletico boss said he hoped Liverpool would take action.

"I hope that a team like Liverpool can improve that part," he added.

"When they identify the person who did this, it should have its consequences.

"But the person who needs to stay calm, and take the insults, is me