Atletico Madrid debuted with defeat in the 2025/26 Champions League. The Spanish team was surpassed by Liverpool 3-2 in Anfield on Wednesday (17). The decisive goal came out only in additions, scored by Virgil Van Dijk, in the third minute of the additional time.
The explosion of the English crowd after the bid ended up generating an episode of tension by the field.
Annoyed, he turned to the stands and argued with a Red fan. The Argentine had to be contained by members of the coaching staff and the fourth referee.
The reaction eventually generated the expulsion of the coach of the mattresses. See moment of confusion:
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With the result, Liverpool drops in front of the Champions group, while Atletico begins the group stage without points. Simeone’s team returns to the field in the next round against Brugge in Madrid. Reds will be committed to Milan, also for the European competition.
