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Olympiacos: Second in Ball Recoveries and Sixth in Tackles in Champions League

Published February 19, 2026, 14:14
Olympiacos: Second in Ball Recoveries and Sixth in Tackles in Champions League

Olympiacos ranks second in ball recoveries and sixth in tackles in the Champions League, according to UEFA. A total of 521 goals were scored in the first eight matches of the knockout phase playoffs, averaging 3.43 goals per game. Paris Saint-Germain boasts the best attack (24 goals), the highest possession (65%), and the highest pass accuracy (91.4%). Union Saint-Gilloise and Real Madrid have the most tackles (169), while Athletic Bilbao has the most ball recoveries (409). Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid is the top scorer (13 goals) and has the most shots on target (24). Olise and Vinicius Junior have the most assists (6 each), Locatelli the most tackles (34), and Paredes the most ball recoveries (77). Hjakin has the most saves (52). Olympiacos, with 158 tackles, is in sixth place in the respective list, while with 402 ball recoveries, it is in second place. Pirola is sixth in the list of players with the most tackles (24), while El Kaabi and Tzolis are in 13th place in the scorers' list with 10 goals each. UEFA reports that most goals were scored between 61'-75', with a total of 97 goals. The analysis of the tournament's statistics provides a comprehensive picture of the performance of teams and players.