Diego Simeone aims thinly-veiled dig at Liverpool after Arsenal humbling

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Atletico Madrid fell to a 4-0 away defeat against Arsenal on Tuesday night, their second defeat in England in the Champions League this season following last month's 3-2 loss against Liverpool.Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has aimed a slight dig at Liverpool following his team’s Champions League loss against Arsenal. Last month they came to Liverpool only to be on the wrong side of a 92nd-minute winner from Virgil van Dijk in a 3-2 defeat, where Simeone was involved in an incident with the crowd.Despite facing Liverpool this season, Simeone has said that Arsenal are the "best team" that his side have come up against.

Speaking post-match Simeone made his feelings on the Gunners' performance clear.READ MORE: Liverpool could face UEFA sanction after late arrival to Frankfurt for Champions League clashREAD MORE: Viktor Gyokeres gives emphatic response as Arsenal destroy Atletico Madrid - 5 talking points"Yes, I'd say the best team we've faced this team," he told Amazon Prime, via a translator, when asked if Arsenal were the strongest team he has come up against so far."Arsenal, they compete so well, they run and they run; there's quality all over the pitch and yeah, well they deserved to win today and I want to congratulate them on that win as well.”After a goalless first half at the Emirates Stadium, four goals in 13 minutes took Arsenal away from Atletico. It was working in the first half, we were able to defend, even if they created a few chances."Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League table and return to action on Sunday when they take on Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.

The win maintained their 100% record in the Champions League so far this season.Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking to halt a run of four defeats in a row when they take on German side Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.