"Diego Simeone on Tuesday was handed a one-game ban by UEFA after his clash with Liverpool fans in Atlético Madrid's 3-2 Champions League defeat at Anfield. The coach confronted the crowd near the Atlético bench after Virgil van Dijk scored a 92nd-minute winner for the home side on Sept. 17. Simeone claimed he had been insulted, but was shown a red card,"
"Liverpool have also been fined €4,000 ($4,700) after objects were thrown by fans during the same game. -Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona target Atlético's Álvarez- Barcelona under no pressure to sign Rashford permanently - Deco- Marcotti: Atletico's derby delight, Liverpool's wake-up call, more Atlético were 2-0 down at Anfield after early goals from Andy Robertson and Mo Salah, but a second-half brace from Marcos Llorente levelled the match, before Van Dijk's added-time header."
Diego Simeone received a one-game UEFA ban after confronting Liverpool fans following Atlético Madrid's 3-2 Champions League defeat at Anfield. UEFA cited "unsporting conduct" and barred Simeone from the bench, the dressing room and any communication with players and staff during Atlético's next match. Simeone said he had been insulted repeatedly throughout the game and acknowledged the reaction was not justifiable while urging Liverpool to improve fan behaviour. Liverpool were fined €4,000 after objects were thrown. Atlético had rallied from 2-0 down via Marcos Llorente's brace before Virgil van Dijk's 92nd-minute winner. Spain's refereeing committee upheld three key refereeing decisions from Atlético's derby win over Real Madrid.
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