Europe’s Tightest Defences: Chelsea & Everton Make the Grade

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Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard

Atletico Madrid – joint fourth
Conceded 0.65 goals per game

Although 27-goal striker Diego Costa has been the man grabbing the headlines for Atletico Madrid this season, the capital club’s position at the top of La Liga is a result of the team being highly disciplined in the art of defence. The likes of Filipe Luis, Diego Godin and Juanfran have ensured that on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been a spectator for much of the campaign, but the Belgian stopper has come up with some outstanding saves when called upon.

Filipe Luis Atletico Madrid

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