Atletico boss Diego Simeone again snubbed Jurgen Klopp after his side's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, heading straight down the tunnel instead of shaking his rival boss's hand and standing by his promise.
Simeone sparked huge controversy by refusing to embrace the German last month after the Reds won 3-2 in Madrid, storming back into the dressing room, but has since reiterated his belief that the gesture is 'fake' because two managers are in 'different emotional minds' after a game.
He had warned in the build up to the second game that he would snub the handshake once again, saying he was aware it was common in England but insisted he 'did not like' it, and at full time he disppeared while Klopp celebrated the victory with his players.
Klopp said he held nothing against Simeone after the game, admitting he had overreacted following the first game when the Argentine first snubbed him - but said he now respected his decision.
'After the game in Madrid, I wasn't happy with my reaction either,' he said after Liverpool's crucial win at Anfield.
'Making a mistake is not a problem... learning from it is the target.
'I learn... if he doesn't want to have a handshake, that's no problem. I respect pretty much everything in life. But I didn't know in that moment - so that's why I did what I did. And now, everything's calm and how it should be.'
In his press conference before the game, Simeone had explained his stance and insisted he had big respect for Klopp.
'I don't like the greeting after the match because they are the emotions of two sides in different emotional minds.
'I know in the UK it is a custom but I don't share it and I don't like the falseness it may include.
'I don't know Klopp as a person very well but I know he is a great coach who has done great work at every club he has been at.'
Goals from Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota made it a special night for the Reds - with Trent Alexander-Arnold setting up both goals - while defender Felipe was sent off for the Madrid outfit.
Liverpool are now guaranteed a place in the knockouts, while Atletico face a battle with Porto to qualify.