Bilbao's Athletic Club has set a new record for the most interceptions per match in La Liga, with their latest achievement coming at the weekend.
In a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad, Athletic's impressive defensive display saw them make 12 interceptions - the highest total in La Liga this season so far. This is a significant achievement given that Athletic have only managed to score one goal in their last four matches.
The record-breaking performance came after a tough start to the season for the club, who had lost three out of their first five games. However, since then they have turned things around and are now sitting in fifth place in the table.
One of the key factors behind Athletic's success is their solid defense. The team has conceded just seven goals in their first 17 games, which is the fewest in the league. Their strong defensive record has helped them maintain a good position in the table despite their poor form in attack.
Athletic's manager, Iker Casillas, was delighted with his team's performance against Real Sociedad. "We were very disciplined defensively and our players worked hard," he said. "It's important to keep up this level of performance if we want to achieve our targets this season."
With the new record-breaking achievement under their belt, Athletic will be looking to build on their success and continue their strong run of form in La Liga. They will hope to use their newfound confidence to push themselves further up the table and potentially challenge for a top-four finish.