#5 The best attack beaten by the best defence in Europe
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Monaco have scored the most goals in Europe’s top five leagues while Juventus are the team with the best defence. As the second half progressed beyond 60 minutes the game became more of a technical and tactical battle between the two sides. Monaco tried to go ahead and tested Juventus’ back line but the three-man defence of Chiellini, Barzagli and Bonucci did not budge.
The Italian club defended superbly while not being bothered too much to deny Monaco much space to work moves into the box. When the ball was crossed in, they dealt with it with ease and intelligence. Juventus defenders swarmed around Monaco’s attackers and defended everything thrown at them to prevent Monaco from scoring.
They defended a number of free-kicks late in the game as well and Buffon had his part to play in keeping a clean sheet with some big saves. The Turin club showed why they are the team with a 79% win percentage this season because and the best defence. They completed 63% of their tackles while making 57 clearances and five blocks in the game.
They defended compactly and broke efficiently on the counter. Juventus’ tactics worked perfectly and their defence won the battle in the game to silence the famed Monaco attack.
