Diego Simeone visited his son Giovanni at Napoli’s hotel today, but warned he cannot be in the stands because the Atletico Madrid coach would not be safe surrounded by Real Madrid supporters.
The Champions League clash kicks off at the Bernabeu at 20.00 GMT.
Cholito Simeone is in the starting XI for Napoli, as Victor Osimhen is still not 100 per cent fit and Giacomo Raspadori is rested ahead of the Serie A showdown with Inter.
It is a big night for the striker, who has the Champions League logo tattooed on his arm.
Simeone Senior visited Giovanni at the Napoli hotel today, but Amazon Prime Italia explained he could not be in the stands to cheer on his son.
Atletico Madrid reportedly advised him against it, warning that El Cholo would not be entirely safe surrounded by Real Madrid supporters.