According to the Mirror, Liverpool fans who clashed with Atletico Madrid coach Simeone said that Atletico Madrid's assistant first shouted at the fans, and then spitted at him after being hit back by the fans.

In the Champions League, Liverpool fans clashed with Atletico Madrid coach Simeone, resulting in the latter being sent off with a red card. The incident happened after Van Dijk scored a header to give Liverpool a 3-2 lead, and Simeone lost control and had a dispute with home fans.

Simone explained after the game: "They always say they should respect each other, but they are insulting you throughout the game, and you as a coach can't say anything. My reaction is unacceptable, but do you know what it feels like to be abused for 90 minutes? Even if the opponent scores a goal, you will still be abused. It's not easy."

However, Liverpool fan involved, Joni Port, posted a video on social media, accusing an Atletico coach of spitting at him: "About Simeone last night, I To clarify, I think he is a little cowardly. When he was asked at the post-match press conference whether it involves topics such as racism or the Falkland Islands War, he left without answering, which created a lot of speculation. "

"I have not said anything about racism, nor have I mentioned the Falkland Islands War. When they equalized the score, their assistant coach yelled at us, we scolded him back, and then their assistant coach came over and spit at me. "UEFA will now investigate the incident, including the allegations that the coach spitted at the fans.

On the court, Van Dijk's header in stoppage time helped Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 to win the first Champions League game of the season. Liverpool took a 2-0 lead with Robertson and Salah goals in the opening five minutes, but then Lorent scored two goals to equalize Atletico Madrid.

Simone admitted at a post-match press conference that his reaction was unacceptable, but he accused the insults from the stands: "The referee understands me, I hope Liverpool can improve this, and when they find that insulter, there will be consequences. There are abuses and gestures throughout the game, and I have to stay calm and endure these insults. Because I am the coach, I have to endure it all."