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Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone gestures from the tribune during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Simeone watches Atletico from stands while serving suspension for Anfield altercation

MADRID (AP) — Coach Diego Simeone watched Atletico Madrid’s home game against Eintracht Frankfurt from the stands Tuesday while serving a suspension for his altercation with a Liverpool fan in the previous Champions League round.

Atletico won 5-1 win for its third straight victory across all competitions following a poor start to the season.

Simeone was sent off following a heated confrontation with a fan at the end of Atletico’s 3-2 loss at Anfield two weeks ago.

He said he faced repeated insults from the crowd and responded to provocation after Virgil van Dijk scored a stoppage-time goal.

Atletico assistant Nelson Vivas was on the sideline for Atletico during Tuesday’s game at the Metropolitano stadium.

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