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Atletico Madrid manager Simeone has now expressed regret over his confrontation with Anfield fans—but claimed the incident was provoked due to constant “insults” by those home spectators

In the wake of the Reds leader Virgil van Dijk heading in an 92nd-minute winner to seal their nail-biting triumph, Simeone reacted when Simeone appeared was taunted by several Liverpool fans

The South American boss then objected to a match official with security personnel standing separating the manager and those home crowd

He was pulled back before persisted with his protests before he eventually dismissed then walked into the stadium tunnel

In his post-match comments after the match, the Atletico boss commented: “Firstly, I apologize for the part I played. It's clear coaches must behave in which we lack the right to respond and it reflects poorly if we do”

But, Simeone also share his displeasure about what he termed “taunts throughout all 90 minutes” from Liverpool’s local supporters

He stated further: “Coaches are in a position in which we serve as protagonists, so in the same manner that campaign against racism and abuse at stadiums, we must equally advocate for coaches, against abuse we receive throughout the 90 minutes”

“It's not easy to work in the dugout we are in while hearing taunts for the entire match. I saw it from the bench after the winner. I turned around, the abuse continued, and frankly, I have emotions”

After asked about the exact the nature of the abuse were, Simeone responded: “Honestly is I cannot remember in detail. I’d rather not to enter into those details”

“The thing I feel is that I need to keep my professionalism. It’s necessary to understand how to tolerate all that unfolds near the bench, and know I don’t have the power to change people’s behavior”

“My response isn't justifiable however can you imagine what it’s like to receive insulted throughout the entire game? I would urge the authorities to improve such behavior so that if they identify those individuals responsible, they face penalties”

The incident came during stoppage time of a action-packed encounter in which the hosts found the back of the net two goals within the opening six minutes, courtesy of the left-back as well as Salah, before the visitors mounted a comeback

Marcos Llorente struck twice on behalf of the Madrid outfit to level the tie, however the reigning Premier League champions who are also current table-toppers rallied to grab the decisive match-winner via Virgil van Dijk’s strong header