Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has named Barcelona the top team in La Liga thus far this season.
After leading Atletico Madrid to a 2-1 victory against their city rivals, Real Madrid, in La Liga on Sunday, Simeone made this statement.
Jose Mourinho’s club now trails league leaders Barcelona by six points after Atletico Madrid defeated ten-man Real Madrid 2-1.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico won thanks to goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David after Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Antonio Rudiger scored a late consolation goal.
“It seems like Barcelona is playing a different sport from the one we’re playing,” Simeone said to ESPN.
“They lacked a number nine striker until Raphinha arrived and scored twelve goals. And if my memory serves me correctly, Yamal received a score of 7.
“They don’t mind taking chances and giving up a goal, and they press you in your own stadium and steal your time.” These days, they are the best.