'I'd say'... Diego Simeone shares if he thinks Arsenal are now a better team than Real Madrid or Liverpool

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Diego Simeone has been foiled by Mikel Arteta in the Champions League, with Arsenal running out 4-0 victors against Atletico Madrid.Goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and a Viktor Gyokeres double had Arsenal in dreamland against what is usually a very tough and well-disciplined Diego Simeone side.Simeone is known for being compact and defensively solid, so for Arsenal to unpick the Spaniards’ side in the second half with ease was no easy feat.The Argentine himself recognised this, showering the Gunners with praise in his post-match interview.Diego Simeone hails Arsenal as Atletico Madrid’s toughest opponentSpeaking on Amazon Prime, Simeone stated that Arsenal were the “best team they have faced this season.”He said: “Yes, I’d say the best team we have faced this season, Arsenal. They compete so well.

They run and they run. There’s quality all over the pitch and, yeah, they deserve to win today.

Arsenal now sit third in the Champions League table, with just Inter and PSG on the same number of points, the three clubs having won all three of their opening games.Next up, Slavia Prague away – a tough European fixture for the Gunners.Simeone says Atletico “made mistakes” vs ArsenalSimeone further elaborated on the match and said his Atletico side made too many mistakes, which led to the 4-0 defeat.He said: “We competed very well until the first Arsenal goal, then we couldn’t compete. They took their chances, and all their big chances turned into goals.”The comments led to backlash from Spanish media on Atletico, which may have been justified.Atletico currently sit 18th in the table, with just one win from three, so they will be looking to bounce back.