Van Dijk celebrates Liverpool winner, Simeone rues sending-off | OneFootball

In front of their fans, Liverpool defeated Atlético de Madrid 3-2 at Anfield, in the Champions League. The hosts quickly opened a 2-0 lead with goals from Andrew Robertson at 4 minutes and Mohamed Salah at 6, suggesting a historic thrashing was on the cards. However, the team led by Argentine coach Diego Simeone recovered and managed to draw level with two goals from Marcos Llorente.

Llorente was Liverpool's tormentor five years ago when Atlético recovered from a 2-0 deficit and won 3-2 at Anfield in a heated round of 16 match. History seemed set to repeat itself, but this time Liverpool celebrated in the end.

In stoppage time, Virgil van Dijk scored the winning goal for the team from northern England after finding himself unmarked at a corner taken by Szoboszlai. The Dutch defender celebrated the crucial goal at home.

“We found a way again...I'm glad we managed to win. This Wednesday I was lucky enough to score the winning goal and we move on,” Van Dijk celebrated in an interview with TNT Sports.

(Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Simeone Sent Off

Simeone ended up being sent off after the Dutchman's goal for confronting the home crowd, having to be restrained by members of his coaching staff and stadium security.

“There's always talk of care, of respect, but they insult you in the background the whole game. I can't say anything because I'm the coach,” said the Argentine.

“My reaction is not justifiable, but after 90 minutes of insults, it's not easy. The referee told me he understood the situation. I hope Liverpool can improve in this aspect and, when they identify the person who did this, there will be consequences,” he assured.

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