‘Like they’re playing a different sport’ – Diego Simeone blown away by Barcelona, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Barcelona for their exceptional start to the La Liga season under manager Hansi Flick. Following Atletico's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, Simeone remarked that Barcelona's style of play makes it seem as though they are playing a completely different sport. Barcelona currently sits five points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the league table.

Simeone highlighted the incredible statistics of Barcelona's key players, noting that Raphinha has scored 12 goals in seven games while Lamine Yamal has seven. He also commended the team's high-pressing style and willingness to take risks on the pitch. Raphinha currently leads the La Liga scoring charts ahead of Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Sergio Camello.