Spitting incident toward fans. UEFA launches investigation into Atlético staff member

Atlético Madrid lost 2–3 to Liverpool in their UEFA Champions League opener, and now they could face sanctions from UEFA.

Details: According to journalist Paul Joyce, UEFA has opened an investigation into a member of Atlético Madrid’s staff. During the altercation between Diego Simeone and a Liverpool supporter, one staff member was seen spitting in the direction of the English club’s fans.

As reported earlier, after Liverpool’s third goal in the 90+2 minute, Atlético head coach Diego Simeone nearly came to blows with a supporter of the English side.

Reminder: The fan at the center of the incident, Jonathan Poulter, has already spoken out about the confrontation.