Simeone sent off after clash with Liverpool fan after late winner

Diego Simeone was sent off after a heated confrontation with a Liverpool supporter moments after Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd minute header gave Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Atletico coach was restrained by stewards and members of his own coaching staff before referee Maurizio Mariani showed him a red card in the immediate aftermath of the late winner.

Liverpool appeared in control inside the opening six minutes, racing into a two goal lead when a Mohamed Salah freekick deflected off Andy Robertson to open the scoring and Salah added a second soon after. Atletico fought back through Marcos Llorente, who scored twice to draw the visitors level. Reports vary about the precise timing of Llorente’s goals, but all accounts agree his brace brought Atletico back into the game before van Dijk’s stoppage time header restored Liverpool’s advantage.

Television cameras captured the touchline incident as celebrations erupted in the home end. Simeone approached a section of fans behind the Atletico bench and was seen shouting and gesturing at a supporter. Stewards and members of his staff attempted to pull him away, and the manager...