Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Someone was given a red card in the Champions League match against Liverpool. So, question is asked: will he be suspended for the match against Arsenal? The short answer is yes—he will probably miss at least one game. But nothing is really definitive yet.
What Happened at Anfield
Atletico were defeated 3-2 at Anfield by Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk had a very late goal in stoppage time for Liverpool.
Simeone was furious after the goal. He strayed towards fans behind the Atletico bench who were taunting him. He then got red-carded by referee Maurizio Mariani.
Simeone later claimed that he was insulted for 90 minutes. He admitted that his reaction was not the best. He also asked Liverpool and UEFA to find out who was insulting him and sanction them if needed.
Rules on Suspension : After Red Card
In UEFA club competition (e.g., Champions League), if a player or coach is dismissed, the individual typically misses a minimum of the ensuing game in the same competition.
If the crime is severe, the suspension may be extended. The disciplinary panel of UEFA will consider the referee’s report.
Will Diego Simeone Miss the Arsenal Match?
Atletico’s next Champions League group game after Liverpool is against Eintracht Frankfurt. Simeone will have to serve the one-match suspension there. That’s procedure.
Then Atletico play Arsenal. Unless UEFA imposes an extended ban, Simeone will be back on the touchline for the Arsenal match.
What Could Change Diego Simeone’s Fate?
- Additional Sanctions: If UEFA believes Simeone’s conduct is extreme, the suspension could last longer than one game.
- Appeal: Atletico can appeal for the suspension to be reduced or canceled. But so far, there is no sign in public that they will do so or that it would be successful.
- Referee & Disciplinary Body Report: The determination of the full report could be the factor that determines the length of the ban.
Author’s Insight
Simeone is more or less certain to be suspended for Atletico’s next Champions League fixture. That will result in him missing the Frankfurt game. The Arsenal clash is next. So unless something occurs, he will come back for the Arsenal match. But there also exists a risk of a longer suspension if the transgression is deemed graver.
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