Atletico Madrid captain Koke issued a thinly veiled dig at Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois.
Los Rojiblancos snatched a derby draw with Real Madrid in dramatic surroundings at the Estadio Metropolitano.
The hosts hung on in the closing stages as they eventually clawed out a draw on a night of huge controversy.
The game was suspended temporarily in the closing stages following trouble in the area of the arena hosting the Atletico Madrid ultras.
Diego Simeone and Koke both went to the home end to call for calm with supporters angered by Courtois’ celebrations following Real Madrid’s opening goal.
Former player Courtois has been a consistent villain for his former fans, and he was pelted with lighters and other objects, before play was halted by the match officials.
Koke was asked about view on the row at full time and he was clear on the need for experienced players to keep themselves in check.
“It was a tense moment. But, this can’t happen on a football pitch. We are professionals and we have to know where we are and be smart, but the other incidents can’t happen”, as per quotes from DAZN, via Marca.
“Players have to be smart. The protocol said if the incident was repeated, the match would be over.”
Atletico Madrid are next in action on October 2 as they head to Benfica in UEFA Champions League action.
Images via Getty Images / One Football
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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it will stay as a dream.. don't worry
😂😂😂
Dibbkmosu
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
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it will stay as a dream.. don't worry
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Your fans did that to pique . They threw a lighter on him and puyol took the lighter and threw it away . Madrid players and their fans are cry babies . They should grow up .
empty brain with zero knowledge.
Euloge012
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
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you will keep dreaming till you die. Amen
polocarvajal
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
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that is why you will never meet him (Vini) b'cuz you don't understand football at all
Femzy1991
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Dem don call you animal now your mind don rest abi
You are suffering from Brain Cancer... Your existence is worst than an animal.
NtokozoSG
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
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clown 🤡
wehaklnz
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
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There is no player in barca squad who is better than vini
controversial
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RODRYGO GOES 150 LALIGA appearance for Real Madrid keep up
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he is the Madrid player that I admire as a Barcelona fan,he is so humble and quiet,never complains
Dmoney111
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Tell me ur from a 3rd world country without telling me ur from a 3rd world country 🤔🤔🤦🤦🤦
What significant contribution have you made to your so called 1st world country. Dumbass
yupbcoruz
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ATM fans everytime they see Courtois
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Tell me ur from a 3rd world country without telling me ur from a 3rd world country 🤔🤔🤦🤦🤦
yupbcoruz
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Derby's provokes emotions 😢 that must be accepted at all times so long as no one is hurt.
Throwing things is a way to get injured. Lawlessness from a crap country that allowed too many in that do it plus they were always 2nd to real European countries. 3rd world mindset
Poyabkrty
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so they aren't allowed to celebrate keep your fans in check
yupbcoruz
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Atletico fans have always been classless. Spain is borderline a 3rd world country. Just like France now. Overrun with lawlessness and immigrants
Shmonny
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My dream is to meet Vini and tell him that Yamal is far better than him
Rauabceins
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I guess if that was Barca fans those sanctions done handed out even before the match ends.
piybdmnouz
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Nibanjidadin wasan ba
Allfootball1995
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ATM fans everytime they see Courtois
tomadestiny67
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Your fans did that to pique . They threw a lighter on him and puyol took the lighter and threw it away . Madrid players and their fans are cry babies . They should grow up .
Dem don call you animal now your mind don rest abi
amartious2000
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Derby's provokes emotions 😢 that must be accepted at all times so long as no one is hurt.
Zonbdosyz
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Your fans did that to pique . They threw a lighter on him and puyol took the lighter and threw it away . Madrid players and their fans are cry babies . They should grow up .
see this useless Animal please
Litelntz
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waiting to read the thinly veiled dig
Boubdekosu
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they threw bananas to Daniel Alves calling him a monkey but he took it and ate it
kruz8080
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RODRYGO GOES 150 LALIGA appearance for Real Madrid keep up
Jutacdlnp
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Your fans did that to pique . They threw a lighter on him and puyol took the lighter and threw it away . Madrid players and their fans are cry babies . They should grow up .