LaLiga: Simeone admits Barcelona were better after Atletico Madrid defeat

Atletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, has conceded that Barcelona were the better side after his team’s LaLiga defeat.

Simeone acknowledged that Atletico fell short and must respond to the loss against the Blaugrana.

Fermín López’s brace gave Hansi Flick’s side the victory against Atletico at Metropolitano as Giuliano Simeone’s goal was not enough.

Speaking at his post-match interview, Simeone said, “I will take away an extraordinary performance from the players; I have no complaints. We put the opposition under pressure in an area where they weren’t comfortable.

“They were able to capitalise on the chances they created and they were more decisive than us.”

The outcome of the match leaves Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table while Atletico Madrid sit in third place.