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'I know I have a reputation but I've NEVER ever been as bad as Diego Simeone!': Neil Warnock says it's a 'blessing' Manchester City overcame Atletico Madrid's antics as he praises the referee (for once!) for the way he handled fiery Champions League clash

Neil Warnock has slammed Diego Simeone for his antics during Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit to Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola's side reached the semi-finals with a 1-0 aggregate victory after a tense and chaotic second-leg, where tempers of Atletico players boiled over towards the end of the game.

Simeone was lively as ever on the touch-line, sarcastically clapping the referee and receiving a yellow card, as more than ten minutes of injury time were spent due to the chaos on the field.

Tempers boiled over during Atletico Madrid's clash with Manchester City on Wednesday night
Neil Warnock claimed that he was 'never as bad' on the touchline as Diego Simeone last night
Simeone was as lively as ever and was seen sarcastically clapping near the end of the game

Warnock, who recently announced his retirement as a manager, held his own fierce reputation and was known for calling out referees during his four decades in the dug-out.