These are the strongest defences in European football according to the Huawei Team Rankings.
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Whilst some European giants make the grade and sit high up in these rankings there are certainly a few surprises that prove that the key to success isn’t necessarily a strong attack.
10. Malaga
Goals conceded per game: 0.82
Tackles per game: 76
Clean Sheets: 5
9. Sampdoria
Goals conceded per game: 0.73
Tackles per game: 84
Clean Sheets: 5
8. Nantes
Goals conceded per game: 0.69
Tackles per game: 80
Clean Sheets: 5
7. PSG
Goals conceded per game: 0.62
Tackles per game: 79
Clean Sheets: 6
6. AS Roma
Goals conceded per game: 0.55
Tackles per game: 78
Clean Sheets: 8
5. Borussia Monchengladbach
Goals conceded per game: 0.55
Tackles per game: 79
Clean Sheets: 5
4. Barcelona
Goals conceded per game: 0.45
Tackles per game: 77
Clean Sheets: 8
3. Southampton
Goals conceded per game: 0.45
Tackles per game: 74
Clean Sheets: 7
2. Juventus
Goals conceded per game: 0.36
Tackles per game: 76
Clean Sheets: 6
1. Bayern Munich
Goals conceded per game: 0.27
Tackles per game: 81
Clean Sheets: 8