Simeone on the ref slapping Morata: "I got four games for doing that"

It was quite hilarious what happened in Ipurua. In addition, as the incident occurred towards the end of the game, it was inevitable that the players and coaches would be asked about it. Simeone did not hesitate to give his opinion.

"Morata is angry about what happened, of course. It reminds me of when I got four games for doing that to the fourth official," recalled Simeone.

The incident which 'Cholo' was referring to took place in the 2014 Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid in 2014, Then, the Argentine was banned for eight matches, four of them for the red card; the other four, for touching the fourth official.

Simeone saw red just before the half hour mark for insistently protesting to the linesman, since he did not allow Juanfran back onto the field after being treated. In that time, Real Madrid almost scored. 

Once he was sent off, the Atletico coach gave the fourth official a slap on the back of the neck when he was on the way to the dressing rooms. The Federation's Competition committee came down hard on him. Simeone has not forgotten.