Once upon a time, Real Madrid's defense line was like paper. Nowadays, Real Madrid's defense is solid.

Last season, they conceded 84 goals in 68 games, averaging 1.23 goals per game, setting a record worst since 2018. This season, after only one goal was lost after three league games, tied for the strongest in La Liga with Villarreal. There is only one reason behind the transformation from the paper defense line to the gold defense line: Florentino is finally willing to spend money.

Buy only the right ones

After several years of visa-free Alaba and Rudiger. Real Madrid finally realized that the problem of defense has reached the point where they have to make a big move. The club has developed a cost-effective signing plan with only one goal. Use money to build an indestructible fortress.

This epic gamble now seems to have received a huge reward. What is sown is gold, and what is harvested is the sense of security of a solid wall.

The leisurely Courtois

If you want to ask the whole team who has the deepest feelings, it is undoubtedly the goalkeeper Courtois.

In the past, he was the loneliest and busiest god of war in front of Real Madrid. And now, he has almost become the most leisurely audience. Data shows that compared with the double championship season two years ago, Courtois' average saves per game this season has dropped sharply from 4 to 1.7, plunging by 58%!

Three games, two clean sheets. He has become accustomed to flying and saving the team frequently, and now he can enjoy the game more peacefully. The more leisurely Courtois is, the more stable Real Madrid will be.