In the first round of the Champions League, Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2. In this game, Liverpool was fined 4,000 euros for fans throwing items, violating Article 16(2)(b) of the UEFA Code of Discipline. In the game with Liverpool, Simeone clashed with a Liverpool fan who continued to insult him for 90 minutes, and then received a red card. Simeone's behavior violated sports ethics and was sentenced to one suspension of the Champions League by UEFA. Therefore, Simeone will not be able to command the spot in the Champions League home game against Frankfurt.