Diego Simeone EXPLODES at Raphael Varane as Atletico lose Champions League final to Real Madrid 4-1 in extra time

Diego Simeone was on the verge of making history with Atletico Madrid before he and his side imploded to bitter local rivals Real in the Champions League final.

Simeone ran on to the pitch twice, either side of extra time, to confront referee Bjorn Kuipers and Raphael Varane as Atletico lost 4-1 at Benfica's Stadium of Light.

The La Liga champions looked like they were on course to win a maiden European crown when defender Diego Godin headed them in front before half-time.

Simeone invades pitch to challenge Varane in Champions League

Frustrated figure: Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was furious with referee Bjorn Kuipers

Livid: Simeone was furious with Kuipers (centre) for allowing five minutes of second-half injury time

Time-keeping: Simeone (right) felt Kuipers (left) should have blown the whistle for full-time before Ramos' goal

Brawl: Simeone (second left) squared up to Raphael Varane (right) after Real scored their fourth goal