High Praise from Diego Simeone for Hansi Flick and Barcelona

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised the football played by Barcelona, which has made a great start to the season under Hansi Flick, stating that the Catalan team is unmatched.

They Are Playing a Different Sport

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone showered praise on the performance and football of Barcelona under Hansi Flick. In an interview with ESPN, the Argentine manager evaluated the Catalan team's appearance on the pitch.

In his statement, Simeone noted that their rivals look as if they are playing a different sport from them and stated that he finds the team built by Flick quite impressive.

Broken Records and Goalscoring

The Catalan team broke a club record in the new season by winning eight consecutive official matches. The statistics displayed by the players in the team's attacking line also drew attention.

Evaluating the performance of the players in attack in particular, Simeone emphasized that he finds the goal numbers and statistics posted by Raphinha and Lamine Yamal incredible.

A Style of Play That Suffocates the Opponent

Stating that Barça has established a style of play that gives opponents no time and traps them in their own half, Diego Simeone said that the team is not afraid to take risks.

The experienced manager stated that Barcelona is not even afraid of conceding goals and, based on current indicators, is in the position of the best team in the league.

League Standings and the Gap

Barcelona clearly proved its superiority with the points it collected after seven matches in the league and a goal difference of 31 to 7. It increased the point gap between itself and its closest pursuer.

Following Atletico Madrid, which is in the position of its primary pursuer, Real Madrid is six points behind Barça.