“For his bravery and his way of playing” – Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone names Barcelona star who is ‘one of the best players in La Liga’

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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has named Barcelona superstar Raphinha as one of the finest players in La Liga this season. The Argentine made the comment ahead of his side's clash with the Catalan giants this weekend.

Matchday 19 of the 2024-25 La Liga season will see Barcelona play host to Atletico Madrid at their temporary home ground at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys today (Saturday December 21). This encounter promises to be huge as the two sides currently trail each other closely at the top of the table.