I am on the other side of the camp tbh. I think back in the days for a huge talent it was easier to create a huge gap than it is now. Now you have to take much better care of body as well to maintain longevity. The know-how of football available to all teams is infinitely more. Defenders are better equipped to deal with the truly talent today.
On the other side, did you see what kind of tackles Maradona and attacking players of his time had to endure?