BREAKING: Diego Simeone SENT OFF after fracas with Liverpool fans after late Virgil van Dijk goal

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was sent off after a fracas with Liverpool fans following Virgil van Dijk's last-gasp winner at Anfield. The Dutchman headed home in stoppage time to seal a 3-2 victory for the Reds.

Simeone was seen in a furious argument with supporters in the aftermath of the goal and was restrained by stewards. The referee then sent him off and he headed down the tunnel.

Atletico had staged an impressive turnaround to cancel out Liverpool's two-goal lead and restore parity. Marcos Llorente struck just before half-time and doubled his tally with nine minutes remaining.

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But Van Dijk's header from a corner meant Liverpool made a winning start to their Champions League campaign.

Earlier, a fortuitous Andy Robertson strike and a vintage Mohamed Salah goal put Liverpool in full control of the game after only six minutes.

But after fireworks on the pitch, there were more in the dugout after Van Dijk's winner. It is unclear what started the fracas, but Simeone was furious and shouted into the crowd while remonstrating with fans.

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