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Why was Diego Simeone sent off at Anfield? Atletico Madrid boss demands 'consequences' after Liverpool fan insults, red card

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for action to be taken against abusive fans after he was sent off at the end of Wednesday's dramatic 3-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.

The Premier League champions notched another stoppage-time winner when Virgil van Dijk powered home Dominik Szoboszlai's corner.

Liverpool were 2-0 up inside six minutes through Andy Robertson and the excellent Mohamed Salah, but a goal in each half from Marcos Llorente hauled Atletico level.

The away bench celebrated Llorente's deflected 81st-minute volley wildly, but joy turned to despair when Van Dijk had the final word.

There was confusio

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