Even though they may be stuck back in fourth and fifth in LaLiga, there is a duel for the top taking place between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal as their goalkeepers target the Zamora Trophy.
Capturing the honour last season, Jan Oblak conceded just 18 goals but after letting Malaga fire two past him on Saturday, he's picked out six balls out of his own net after 10 rounds.
Asenjo overtook his Rojiblanco rival in the process but relinquished his lead the day after thanks to Eibar's 2-1 comeback victory over the Yellow Submarine at the Estadio Ipurua.
Villarreal have never claimed the Zamora Trophy for having the best defence in LaLiga, given to the goalkeeper responsible, whereas Atletico have eight in the bank including three of the last four.
Oblak's struggles against Malaga can be attributed to defensive mistakes as well as potentially flimsy goalkeeping, the Slovenian also struggling with a shoulder injury in recent weeks, but Fran Escriba's side are capable of giving Atleti a far tougher fight for this crown than they're used to.Estadio Vicente Calderon on Thursday as Atletico Madrid trained at their home ground with Jan Oblak part of the squad.
Missing training on Wednesday, the goalkeeper was a doubt for the fixture against Malaga on Saturday having suffered a shoulder complaint.
Oblak then worked under coach Pablo Vercellone in a full session with Andre Campos Moreira, youth keeper Barnabas, and Miguel Angel Moya, himself recovering from a long-term injury.
Alessio Cerci also joined the first-team group for the first time since returning from loan spells back in Serie A, with a knee problem plaguing his time back in the Spanish capital.
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