UEFA reviews incident with Simeone: what threatens Atlético's coach after the red card.

UEFA's reaction to Atlético's coach behavior

According to The Sun: UEFA will study the referee's and official delegate's reports before making a decision regarding measures concerning Atlético Madrid after the red card received by Diego Simeone during the match at Anfield.

UEFA's disciplinary bodies are also ready to review video footage showing one of Atlético's coaching staff spitting at Liverpool fans. This could lead to additional charges.

Conflict during the match

Argentine coach Simeone was sent off following Virgil van Dijk's winning goal in stoppage time of the first UEFA Champions League match.

He turned sharply towards fans who were insulting him near the substitutes' bench. Security held him back, after which he approached the fourth official, claiming a fan showed him an obscene gesture, demanding their exclusion.

That was not enough, and Simeone returned, prompting security to act again.

In footage that has surfaced on social media, one of Simeone's staff is seen allegedly spitting at the fans. There were also rumors that a water bottle was thrown at Liverpool supporters.

This incident could result in separate charges, in addition to a possible punishment of one match suspension and a fine for Simeone.

UEFA's disciplinary committee, which deals with cases of inappropriate behavior on and off the field, has requested all available information.

Simeone's response to the insults

After the match, Simeone held a press conference, responding to questions about whether the insults he received were racist or related to the Falklands War of 1982.

He noted before that he had been insulted 'throughout the match.'

“First of all, I regret what I did. It is clear that we have no right to react, and it is bad when we do,” he said.

“My reaction is not justified, but you know what it’s like to be insulted for 90 minutes?”

“I saw the third goal scored, and turned back, the insults continued, and, well, I’m just a human.”

It is expected that charges will not be made until next week, meaning penalties could be imposed before the next round of Champions League matches in two weeks.

This incident has attracted attention not only from fans but also from media, highlighting the tension that can arise on the football field. UEFA's response underscores how seriously the organization takes participant behavior and their representatives. Simeone's situation reaffirms the significance of coach behavior as role models for their teams and fans.