UEFA Super Cup, 2018: Real Madrid 2-4 Atletico Madrid - 5 Talking Points

#2 Touchline ban does not prevent Simeone from rallying his troops

Simeone rallied his troops from the stands on the night

The Atletico manager was serving the 3rd of his 4 match touchline ban in European competitions during the encounter against Real Madrid earlier today and despite only watching his team from an executive box in the stands, Diego Simeone was cut out as an anxious figure eagerly rallying his troops from afar.

In the absence of Simeone, it was the assistant coach and fellow Argentine German Burgos who marshalled the touchline for Atletico and it is understood that he would have received a few tips from Simeone before or maybe even during the game.

In the end, Atletico managed to secure a memorable win over their city rivals and a lot of credit must go to Simeone who was anxiously watching over from the stands while constantly shouting instructions at his men throughout the night.