"Diego Simeone's passion on the touchline has always been part of his identity, but once again, his behaviour during a big match has drawn attention for the wrong reasons. The Atletico Madrid manager found himself in the spotlight during the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona, not just for the result, but for an incident involving Lamine Yamal."
"What did he do? According to images broadcast by El Chiringuito, Simeone appeared to direct a gesture towards the young Barcelona winger. Standing near his technical area, the Argentine coach held up three fingers, clearly referencing the scoreline at that point. At the same time, Yamal happened to pass in front of him, which made the moment look personal rather than general."
Diego Simeone directed a three-finger gesture during Atletico Madrid's 3-0 lead in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona, with the motion captured repeatedly on camera. The gesture coincided with young Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal passing in front of Simeone, which made the act appear personal rather than general. Atletico dominated the match, and Yamal struggled to make an impact as Atletico's intensity and organisation limited Barcelona's space. Barcelona still believe the tie is not completely over, but a comeback will require a near-perfect performance. Simeone has previously been involved in recent heated exchanges with opposing players.
Read at Barca Universal
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