Diego Simeone’s Outburst Over Referee’s Decision in Celta Vigo Clash

Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone lost his temper with match official César Soto Grado during the team’s recent 1-1 encounter against Celta Vigo.

Frustration Over Red Card

Simeone’s frustration stemmed from Grado’s decision to issue a red card to Clement Lenglet in the 40th minute of the match.

Details of the Incident

Lenglet was shown a red card after receiving two yellow cards for fouling Celta striker Ferran Jutgla on two occasions.

Simeone’s Reaction

Cameras captured Simeone expressing his displeasure, stating, “You’re a cheeky b*****d,” directed at the referee. He repeated the same phrase to the fourth official, indicating his strong disapproval of the decision.

Post-Match Comments

Despite his earlier outburst, Simeone opted not to discuss the incident further during the press conference. When asked about Lenglet’s sending-off, he remarked, “No, I’m not going to comment on anything. The famous criteria.”

Atletico’s captain, Koke, shared his thoughts on the matter, saying, “If that’s the decision, it’s a red card. However, it didn’t seem like he had done much wrong. The referee could have issued a card to the opponent too, but chose not to. But that’s football. It’s best not to comment on the referee.”