Atletico Madrid Slovenian kept another clean sheet

Atletico Madrid have a new leader, Jan Oblak. The goalkeeper continues to improve whilst his team-mates stand still, and he is now amongst the best in the world.

It's true that against Real Madrid he didn't have his work cut out as he has on other occasions, but when Zinedine Zidane's team did test him, he stood up to the challenge.

He added yet another clean sheet to his collection, taking his tally for the season to seven.

Diego Simeone's side have not been as strong defensively of late, conceding more chances than has become customary.

That form has caused concern in the stands and led to extra training work with the defence, particularly on defending crosses which have proven to be a real weak link.

Real didn't capitalise on that weakness, instead putting their trust in the reliable Isco through the middle.

Atleti conceded few chances, and when they did, Oblak was there to stop the reigning champions.

It has become almost expected that the shot stopper will keep opponents shut out, but it was crucial to earning a vital point for the hosts on Saturday evening.

Ninth clean sheet

Now, the number 13 has gone nine games without conceding.

Seven have come in La Liga, against Valencia, Malaga, Sevilla, Leganes, Celta Vigo, Deportivo la Coruna and Real Madrid, with another two in the Champions League against Roma and Qarabag.

What's more is that when Atletico have conceded, they have only let in more than one goal twice, against Girona and Chelsea, both sides scoring two.

In the other five games where Oblak has been beaten, the red and white defence only allowed one goal past them.