It would be fair to describe Diego Simeone as a “combative” character both as a player and a manager, while he does seem to have a hard time accepting defeat in a gracious manner.
He has previous for having a meltdown when Atleti fall short on the European stage, and Liverpool fans will love what they saw at the FT whistle tonight as a beaming Jurgen Klopp waved him off:
Simeone refusing to shake Klopp’s hand after the game! from LiverpoolFC
Simeone why you running bruh? pic.twitter.com/lxTjxHxDVC
— ?? (@lfcvinz) October 19, 2021
Simeone runs off down the tunnel at the final whistle without shaking Klopp's hand. Klopp waves in his direction. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) October 19, 2021
Even if he is disappointed the running away isn’t a great look, but if anything this probably makes the victory even sweeter for Liverpool tonight.