UCL: Why Arsenal embarrassed us — Atletico boss Simeone opens up

Diego Simeone delivered high praise to Arsenal, calling them the "best team" his side has encountered this season after the Gunners handed the Spanish club a devastating 4-0 defeat in their Champions League clash on Tuesday night.

The LaLiga side successfully held Mikel Arteta's men to a goalless opening half at the Emirates Stadium.

However, Arsenal’s quality and relentless work rate broke through after the restart, with the home side scoring four times within a blistering 13-minute second-half spell.

The goals came from Gabriel Magalhaes, who headed in Declan Rice’s free-kick, followed by Gabriel Martinelli doubling the lead.

Striker Viktor Gyökeres then ended his goal drought with a quick brace, securing the dominant win and maintaining Arsenal's perfect start to the campaign.

Simeone acknowledged that his defensive-minded team was simply overwhelmed by the hosts' intensity and quality.

"I would say the best team we have faced this season,” Simeone told Amazon Prime.

“They compete so well, their players run and run and they have quality all over the pitch. They deserved to win today and I want to congratulate them.”

The defeat marked a significant humbling for the experienced Atlético side, highlighting Arsenal's credentials as favourites to win the Champions League this season.