Villarreal, Atletico Madrid prove that strong defensive soccer belongs in Champions League, modern era - ESPN

Soccer's elite teams have all trended towards all-out attack, but the Champions League has shown that elite defensive play is every bit as awesome.

Villarreal stunned Bayern Munich with a defensive and counterattacking masterclass as they look to take on Liverpool next in the Champions League semifinals. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Im… [+9527 chars]

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