Atlético Madrid lost 1-2 to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals and missed out on the final, with Atlético manager Diego Simeone clashing with opposing player Vinícius Júnior multiple times during the game.
After the match, Simeone was asked about the incident at the post-match press conference. Relevant excerpts are as follows:
What was the issue with Vinícius?
Simeone said: “I have nothing to say about that. Ever since we played football as kids, what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch—there’s nothing more to be said.”
You could be heard saying: “Florentino will get rid of you.” Did you actually say that?
Simeone replied: “I don’t remember. My memory is not that good.”
