Atletico Madrid boss acknowledges Barcelona’s brilliance – ‘Best team in La Liga’ | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone shared his thoughts on his team’s match against Real Madrid and as always, his words drew attention, especially when the discussion shifted towards Barcelona and their standing in the La Liga title race.

The media was eager to know whether Simeone believed this derby result favoured Barcelona. Additionally, they questioned whether he saw Atletico as the third contender for the title.

While amused by the question, Simeone made it clear that Atletico should not be overlooked in the competition, suggesting that they were firmly in contention.

“I don’t know why he puts us third. We’re second,” he noted as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Praise for Barcelona

Moving beyond rankings, Simeone did not shy away from expressing admiration for Barcelona. He reiterated his belief that they are currently the best team in La Liga.

Diego Simeone says Barcelona are the best team in La Liga. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Their attacking game, marked by speed and precision, continues to impress him. With a roster filled with highly skilled footballers, Barcelona poses a significant threat to any opponent.

“Barcelona, ​​I repeat, is the best team, they attack very well. They have great speed in their actions, fantastic footballers,” he added.

Despite this praise, Simeone maintained a competitive outlook on the league. He acknowledged the closely packed points table, which leaves room for surprises and speculation.

Referring to Barcelona’s upcoming match against Sevilla, he highlighted how the league remains wide open, with every fixture holding significance for title ambitions.

“Let’s see if they win in Sevilla, the table is tight enough for the journalists to have a bit of fun because we’re all together,” he noted.

As La Liga progresses, all eyes will be on how these top contenders navigate crucial matches, each step shaping the title race.