Nevertheless, Simeone was sad at what he known as “insults for the entire sport” from the house followers.

He added: “We [managers] are able the place we’re protagonists/customary bearers, so in the identical method that we combat in opposition to racism and insults in stadiums right this moment, we may additionally combat on behalf of the managers, in opposition to the insults we obtain all through the entire sport.

“It isn’t straightforward to be within the place we’re in and obtain insults for the entire sport. I noticed it from far-off after the third aim. I noticed the third aim go in and I turned, the insults continued, and nicely, I am an individual.”

When pressed on what the character of the insults had been, he responded: “The reality is I can not keep in mind precisely. I do not wish to enter into the scenario.

“The factor I’ve is that I’ve to keep up my place. I must know find out how to stand up to every little thing that occurs in entrance of the dugout, and know I can not repair society. I, and whichever supervisor, has to stay with this as a result of it occurs all the time.

“My response is not justifiable however have you learnt what it’s wish to be insulted for 90 minutes? I hope Liverpool can enhance that facet and that after they determine the one that did that, there might be penalties.”

The incident got here on the finish of a frantic match as Liverpool scored twice contained in the opening six minutes by Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, earlier than the Spanish facet fought again.

Marcos Llorente scored twice for Atletico to stage the tie, however the reigning Premier League champions and present leaders rallied to grab the decisive third aim by Van Dijk’s highly effective header.