Atlético coach Diego Simeone could be set to pay a heavy price for his touchline shenanigans during the Spanish Super Cup second leg, in particular for cuffing the fourth official around the back of the head after being sent off. Referee David Fernández Borbalán included the incident in his match report and also highlighted the fact that 'El Cholo' broke the rules by sitting in the stands after being given his marching orders.

Simeone is believed to have ignored repeated calls from the fourth official to leave his position in the crowd during the second half. Article 114 of the Spanish FA's Disciplinary Code is categorical on this issue: "Anyone sent off, whether they are a player or a coach, must head straight to the dressing room and may not watch the match from the stands. A failure to do so is punishable with a suspension of one to three games".

This possible extra ban would be added to whatever punishment is deemed fit for Simeone's original offence of protesting to the referee and the fourth official. A suspension of anywhere from two or three matches to a whole month is applicable in such instances, according to Article 120 of the lawbook.

In Spanish football, bans of under four games are always served in the same competition in which the offence was committed. However, if the Argentine is suspended for four matches or more, the punishment carries over into the next domestic competition: in Atlético's case, La Liga, starting with Monday's opener against Rayo.