It is never a simple undertaking to lower the number of goals allowed during a football season. There is no guarantee that goals won't be allowed in, even when a defensive strategy is used.
Even if modern football may have made certain tactical changes or adjustments, it still takes a lot of work to contain any opposition. Even the strongest defenses have conceded goals to opponents who were least expecting.
Due to the arduous nature of defending, elite European teams have paid heavily to sign defenders and goalkeepers of the highest caliber. In today's world, having a good defense unit is one of the keys to success.
In the top five leagues in Europe last season, we witnessed some outstanding defensive efforts. On that point, let's look at the top teams that had the best defense and fewest goals allowed in the 2021–22 season.
The top five leagues in Europe are noted
Ac Milan 5.
The 2021–22 season marked the Rossoneri's first Serie A championship after 11 years of battling. It wasn't easy for them because Inter Milan, a local rival and the champions from the previous season, put up a fierce battle as the title race continued into the final day of the season.
In the end, AC Milan had a memorable season, and a large part of the credit for that success belongs to their defensive players. Milan benefited from a superb performance from new goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who made his debut season with Milan and preserved 17 clean sheets.
In the previous season, Milan only allowed 31 goals to be scored on them, which was joint-best in the league with Napoli thanks to the defensive services of Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, Davide Calabria, Theo Hernandez, and others. The Rossoneri definitely put forth a team effort to win this fantastic championship.
Real Madrid 4.
Real Madrid won the 2021–22 season, giving them their 35th league triumph. The runners-up Barcelona finished 13 points behind the Spanish powerhouses, providing the giants with little challenge.
Despite allowing Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane to leave last summer, Los Blancos looked fairly strong defensively and had a really strong offensive performance. The team had struggle with adjusting at first, but as the season progressed, they became a cohesive unit.
The 2021–22 season saw the Spanish juggernauts allow just 31 goals. Thibaut Courtois, the goalie, and the defense both contributed significantly to preventing the opponents from scoring quickly.
Sevilla 3.
In recent years, Sevilla has frequently been seen as a potent defensive squad. Their defensive synergy has made them a formidable opponent for goals for the opposition.
Sevilla managed to draw 16 games in La Liga in 2021–22, which was the most in the league. They either ended games on even terms or won games by a slim margin because to their defensive strategy.
They nevertheless succeeded in making the Champions League play-offs at the end of the season. Their defense, which allowed just 30 goals, the fewest in La Liga, was the season's high point.
Liverpool 2.
The 2021–22 Premier Competition season saw a competitive title chase that lasted right up until the final day of the league. Liverpool ultimately had to settle for second place, but their effort was deserving of the highest praise.
With 94 goals in 38 league games, the Reds were unstoppable in attack. Their defense gave their play a great deal of steadiness and comfort while their attackers caused significant damage to the opposition.
With players like Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk in the middle of the defense, Liverpool appeared impenetrable. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, both fullbacks, also contributed to containing the opposition's attackers. In the previous Premier League season, the Reds only allowed 26 goals to be scored.
Manchester City, first
Even though it was a close race, Pep Guardiola's team emerged as the legitimate 2021–22 Premier League champions. In the previous five years, Manchester City has won the league championship four times.
Their excellent attacking style and outstanding possession control made their domination on the field clear in the majority of games. While the attackers performed as expected, City's defense did everything possible to help the team win.
Manchester City led the league with 99 goals scored and only 26 goals allowed. The club's success was largely a result of the collaboration of Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte, as well as the services of Joao Cancelo, Kyle Walker, John Stones, and other players.
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