India, April 9 -- Juergen Klopp was once caught by surprise, mildly offended even, but everyone in Spain knows that Diego Simeone does not stay for after-match formalities. No disrespect, I just don't like it, he has said. So, television cameras caught Simeone on the stairs waiting for the final whistle. And sprinting through the tunnel after it.

This was the first time that Atletico Madrid had beaten Barcelona at Camp Nou on his watch. And Atletico Madrid have been on his watch since 2011. In that time, Simeone, 55, has won two La Liga titles, two Europa League trophies, a Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup and played in two Champions League finals.

The 2-0 win on Wednesday, a delectable free kick from Julian Alvarez and an opportuni...