Diego Simeone is restrained as he confronts fans after Liverpool scores a late winner. Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card at the end of his team’s 3-2 Champions League defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, after a heated exchange with fans behind the dugout.

The moment came shortly after Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored a headed winner deep into stoppage time, sparking frenzied scenes around Anfield Stadium.

While the home support celebrated wildly, television footage showed Simeone clashing with Liverpool fans behind the Colchonero bench. The Atlético manager was seen being held back by stewards as supporters laughed and made offensive hand gestures towards him.

Simeone became increasingly irate and kept trying to push his

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