Athletic Bilbao's Defensive Performance Dominates La Liga with 14 Interceptions per Match

The season has come to a close and the final league match is upon us, as Athletic Bilbao prepare for their final home game against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

The Spanish champions have been on a roll this season, with several impressive performances in all three domestic leagues - La Liga, Segunda División and Copa del Rey - that have seen them climb up to third place in the table.

However, it was not just the attacking prowess that made Athletic Bilbao such a force to be reckoned with during the season, but also their defensive performance.

As we saw during their last match against Real Sociedad, they dominated the defense, conceding only one goal in their entire match.

Their defensive record is second best in La Liga behind Atletico Madrid, who have conceded more goals than any other team this season.

Despite this, Athletic Bilbao's defensive performance continues to impress, with only two players ever managing to make more interceptions than another in the same match - both of whom were from the same club.

This trend suggests that Athletic Bilbao's defensive strategy is working well, with each player contributing to the overall defense.

But what about the midfield? The team has struggled to find a consistent rhythm during the season, and while they have had some impressive moments, they have struggled to maintain possession and create chances.

In addition, they have struggled to score goals, which has been a major issue throughout the campaign.

To overcome these challenges, Athletic Bilbao will need to continue improving their midfield play, and look towards signing new talent to strengthen their squad.

Overall, the defensive performance of Athletic Bilbao is a testament to their efforts this season, and it is clear that they will continue to perform well in the upcoming matches.

With their unbeaten record in the Champions League and the prospect of reaching the semi-finals, Athletic Bilbao will be eager to put on a good show and take their chances in the competition.