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The Spanish Outfit coach the Argentine has voiced remorse regarding his altercation involving Liverpool fans—but stated the incident had been triggered due to nonstop “insults” by those home fans

In the wake of the Reds skipper the Dutch defender heading in a 92nd-minute winner to seal a 3-2 win, Simeone reacted after Simeone seemed was taunted by a Liverpool fans

Atletico’s Argentine gaffer subsequently protested toward a fourth official with security personnel positioned between the manager and the home supporters

The coach was dragged away and kept up his complaints until he eventually dismissed then walked into the stadium tunnel

Addressing the media following the fixture, Simeone commented: “First of all, I apologize for my reaction. Obviously we are in a position where we do not have the right to respond and it is not good when it happens”

Yet, Simeone went on to share clear unhappiness over what he called “insults for the entire match” from Liverpool’s local supporters

Simeone stated further: “Coaches find ourselves as figures where we are protagonists, and just as how we fight against discrimination and offensive chanting at grounds, we must also fight on behalf of coaches, regarding the insults directed at us across the whole game”

“It’s difficult to stand in the position we are in while facing abuse throughout the whole game. I witnessed the situation from a distance following the third goal. I looked back, the jeering continued, and honestly, I'm a person”

When asked on what the nature of the insults were, Simeone replied: “Honestly is I don’t recall in detail. I don't want dwell on those details”

“What I believe is that I have to maintain my position. It’s necessary to know how to handle all that that happens in front of the bench, and acknowledge I’m unable to fix society”

“My response isn't excusable though can you imagine what it is like to be abused throughout the entire game? I hope the club will tackle this issue and that if they find the person responsible, they receive penalties”

The altercation came during stoppage time of a frantic encounter where the hosts netted two times inside the first initial phase, through the left-back and Mohamed Salah, after which Atletico fought back

Marcos Llorente netted twice for his team to equalize the game, yet current Premier League champions who are also present leaders fought back to score the crucial match-winner via the captain’s strong header