Much has been made of Diego Simeones pefromance this season, with Atletico Madrid out of Europe before Christmas, and exiting the Copa del Rey before February. It has left Los Colchoneros fighting only for third place in La Liga. However a recent statistic has emerged that shows the incredible success of his tenure.

Simeone recentlymanagedhis 613th game against Sevilla, a 6-1 win crowning Simeone as the manager to take charge of the most ever Atletico Madrid games, surpassing legendary Luis Aragones.

As per Statsatm, Simeones record is perhaps better than people appreciate. Through 613 games, taking the first 613 that Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger took charge of at Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, it is the Argentine who has the best record.

Simeone has won 359 of his matches, drawn 143 and lost 111. Ferguson won 331, drew 169 and lost 113, while Wenger won 349, drew 153 games, and lost 111 the same as Simeone.

Primeros 613 partidos de Ferguson, Wenger y Simeone en United, Arsenal y Atleti:

Alex Ferguson: 331 victorias, 169 empates y 113 derrotas.

Arsene Wenger: 349 victorias, 153 empates y 111 derrotas.

Simeone: 359 victorias, 143 empates 111 derrotas.

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