Calm erupted in the final minutes of the match at Wanda Metropolitano, as Atletico players lost their heads, disappointed by what they perceived as a waste of City time and skill. Footage from inside the tunnel – shown on television – showed Atletico defender Sime Vrsaliko throwing an object at City players and spitting at City staff. This happened after Stefan Savic and Jack Grialis confronted each other as the police rushed to intervene. Fresh footage taken by fans as players entered the tunnel also appears to show Kyle Walker pushing Atlético’s physiotherapist David Vrsaljko before Walker and Liam Delap. City’s 18-year-old midfielder Roméo Lavia says something to Vrsaljko. UEFA’s scrutiny, morale and discipline will also look at what happened after Felipe committed a foul on Phil Fontaine for which he was sent off as City clung to a goalless draw to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a total victory of 1 -0. Savic appeared to be pulling on Graallis’s hair – after being sworn in by the English international – and pointing his butt at Rahim Sterling. UEFA is awaiting the referee’s report on the match, but sources say it is examining the material and may begin an investigation into the incident within the next 48 hours. A disciplinary inspector is expected to be appointed as soon as the relevant reports are received. Following is a search for similar scenes that tarnished the first match of the Bodø / Glimt Uefa Conference League quarter-final against Roma last Thursday. This week, UEFA has suspended Bodø / Glimt coach Kjetil Knutsen and Roma goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos and will miss Thursday night’s rematch. Both men are under investigation for “conduct (which) is offensive or otherwise violates the basic rules of decent conduct” and faces suspensions of up to five UEFA matches if found guilty. Quick guide
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Thank you for your response. After Wednesday’s game, Koke Resurrección, the leader of Atlético, accused City of “falling to the floor and wasting time” during the second half. “Many times we criticize this situation, and now let’s see what people think about it,” he said. “You have seen it, you can express an opinion.” City midfielder Rodri replied: “Everything is legal in football. We tried to play. It is true that finally, due to the quality of your opponent, we entered the box and when there are five or 10 minutes left, you play with this weapon [timewasting]. “I’m not in favor of doing it the rest of the year, but in the end it sometimes happens.” He added: “When this [the melee] happened, I tried to stay out of it. “They are my teammates and my former teammates and it is not pleasant at all for me.”
