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The group stage in the UEFA Champions League has always been a spectacle for football enthusiasts, and it’s poised to become a treasured memory for future generations following UEFA’s decision to adopt a new format.
Before the group stage transitions into a cherished recollection, the UEFA Instagram account highlighted some noteworthy figures from the current edition of the esteemed European competition.
Notable statistics include:
- Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli) boasts the highest number of successful dribbles in the group stage: 46 dribbles.
- German striker Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund) recorded the fastest sprint: 36.3 kilometers per hour.
- Norwegian forward Erling Haaland (Manchester City) had the most shots on target: 29 shots.
- Portuguese defender Pepe (Porto) became the oldest player to score a goal: 40 years and 290 days old.
- German defender Mats Hummels (Dortmund) leads in ball recoveries: 57 recoveries.
- Italian goalkeeper Ivan Provedel (Lazio): The only goalkeeper to score during the group stage.
These exceptional performances have set the stage for an exciting continuation of this year’s Champions League campaign. As the competition progresses, fans around the globe wait eagerly to see which stars will rise to the occasion in the high-stakes matches to come.
