The best defence in the league

One of many cornerstones of Actual Madrid’s nice begin to the season has been their defence. Our aspect has conceded the fewest factors within the league, averaging 68.1. Final Sunday nonetheless, in spherical eleven, they went one step additional and contained Coosur Betis to simply 48 factors, their finest defensive efficiency within the league within the final 16 years. That is additionally the bottom variety of factors conceded in any competitors by which Actual Madrid have performed for the reason that 2006-07 season.

This Actual Madrid group is stable as a rock on the again. They know tips on how to assault in addition to remembering their defensive duties, and doing so very effectively. Laso has some spectacular specialists on the surface and on the paint. Extra physicality has been added this season with the arrival of Williams-Goss, Hanga, Yabusele and Poirier, who joined Rudy, Taylor, Causeur, Tavares and firm on the finish of final season. Up to now this season they’ve put in some excellent defensive performances in opposition to MoraBanc Andorra (58 factors), Panathinaikos (65) and Fenerbahçe and Anadolu Efes (69).

You must rewind to 24 April 2000 to discover a league recreation by which the madridistas conceded fewer factors (in 2005-06, additionally they conceded 48 factors in opposition to Lagun Aro). The 44 in opposition to Caja San Fernando with Scariolo on the helm again when it was two 20-minute halves.

45 factors in opposition to PAOK

Taking a look at all competitions, the sport in opposition to Coosur Betis is Actual Madrid’s finest defence for the reason that 2006-07 season, once they restricted the Greek group PAOK to 45 factors within the ULEB.