Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has denied accusations that he ironically applauded the Manchester City players who delayed the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Brand.
Simeone received a warning from the referee. At the end of the match, the specialist was dissatisfied with the fact that the players of the English club began to waste time. The Argentine coach ironically applauded the players after his opponent’s downfall. The head referee showed Simeone a yellow card for this behavior.
“No, no, I applauded the fans who appreciated the team’s efforts. How could I not applaud people like this?” – said the expert.
Atletico Madrid and Manchester City drew in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The match in Madrid ended in a goalless draw. In the 90+1 minute of the match, Madrid team player Filipe saw his second yellow card and was expelled from the game. The teams’ first match ended with a minimum win of the English club (1:0). This result allowed Josep Guardiola’s wards to advance to the next round of the Champions League.
It was previously reported that Atlético Madrid supporters. insulted the manager Manchester City Josep Guardiola in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.