Four league games and zero goals conceded. Everyone is highlighting the great defensive start made by Benítez' Real Madrid side. You just need to compare the records of the other sides from the six big European leagues to see the merit of the Whites. At this point, Madrid are the only team not to have let in a goal.



In Spain, Valencia have conceded one goal, and Barcelona and Atlético have each let in two. Inter are best in terms of defence in the Italian league, with one goal conceded. Bayern and Wolfsburgo have each conceded twice in the Bundesliga, so too have Porto and Unión Madeira in Portugal. In France, three goals have been scored against both PSG and Olympique de Lyon. Lastly, in the Premier League, Manchester City had not conceded until this weekend, when they were defeated 1-2 by West Ham.



Work at the back

“The fact that it is the fifth competitive game and Keylor has yet to let in a goal, means that we are doing quite well overall", stated Benítez. Great defensive work from all of the team has meant that only eight shots on target have been hit against the Whites in the last five games. Also, those directed at goal have been perfectly dealt with by the Costa Rican goalkeeper.