Simeone: Barcelona are the best team in La Liga
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone believes Barcelona has been the best team in Spain this season.
is at the top of the La Liga table with 56 points after 21 matches. They are five points clear of Real Madrid who has played a game more.
side has won all of its six league games in 2023 and will face Cadiz on Sunday at Camp Nou.
manager Simeone has praised Xavi’s work and believes Barcelona is deservedly at the top of the table.
“Barcelona is the best team in La Liga at the moment. Xavi transmits a very clear message”,
Simeone said as per reports from Diario AS.
“He started with pure wingers, now he is playing with a wide midfielder, like Gavi or Pedri, instead of three forwards, but he’s doing extraordinarily well.
“The Barca style has not changed, but with the arrival of Xavi, they recovered the essence of the club.”
Barcelona who last won La Liga in 2019 has just conceded seven goals in the league this season and Simeone also praised their defense.
He added:
“They have improved a lot in defence, Araujo and Christensen have played well.”
Barcelona will face Manchester United in the second leg of the Europa League playoff round on Thursday at Old Trafford. The first leg finished in a 2-2 draw. Barcelona will be without injured Pedri and suspended Gavi. Busquets and Dembele are also doubtful for this match.
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