Real Madrid have conceded the fewest goals in LaLiga Santander this season (13), averaging just 0.62 per game.
This representes their lowest such figure at this stage of the season in their history in the competition alongside the 1964/65 and 1987/88 campaigns.
Fewest goals conceded per game in LaLiga Santander 2019/20
Los Blancos have also kept the most clean sheets in the league this season (11) and are the only side in Europe's top five leagues in Europe not to have let in a goal from outside the box.
Most clean sheets in LaLiga Santander 2019/20
Only Getafe (159) have been on the receiving end of fewer shots this season in LaLiga Santander than Real Madrid (178).
However, Real Madrid have conceded the fewest shots on target in the competition so far (55), averaging just 2.62 per game.
Shots on goal conceded in LaLiga Santander 2019/20
Much is said about Real Madrid's attacking prowess, but this season they are better known for their defensive solidity. Since the 2005/06 season, Los Blancos have not averaged fewer strikes conceded per game (0.62) and shots on goal (2.62).
Goalkeepers with the best save percentage in LaLiga Santander 2019/20
Of the goalkeepers who have played at least ten matches in the league this season, Thibaut Courtois has conceded the fewest goals per game (0.6) and only Athletic Club's Unai Simon (80.3 percent) has a better percentage rate of saves than the Belgian goalkeeper (78.3 percent).
Thibaut Courtois in LaLiga Santander and the Premier League
Saturday's derby will see an incredible duel of world class goalkeepers as Courtois goes up against Jan Oblak.
The derby is in their hands.