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Rob DawsonReporter
Manchester United launched an investigation to identify fans who threw objects at Diego Simeone at the end of the game Atlético MadridSources spoke to ESPN about the Old Trafford side’s win on Tuesday.
Simeone was pelted with bottles and cups as he sprinted down the line towards the tunnel after United’s exit from the Champions League at the hands of the Spanish champions.
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Renan Lodi’s first-half goal helped Atletico win 1-0 tonight and win 2-1 on aggregate to win tickets to the quarter-finals.
United, meanwhile, have won only two Champions League knockout games since 2011.
UEFA’s disciplinary body is awaiting the report before deciding whether sanctions are necessary.
Sources told ESPN that United will look to identify the fans involved in the hurling of objects at Simeone, and that those found guilty will receive a three-year ban from Old Trafford. .
Speaking after the game, Simeone explained the incident and emphasized that he was unaware that objects had been thrown at him from the crowd.
“When I step out onto the pitch, I run because I’m happy and I like to enjoy it in the dressing room,” said the Atletico boss.
“So I don’t know what happened. What you just said, all I’m thinking about is getting into the dressing room and I’m really happy.”
