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You may be surprised by who completed the most passes in the Champions League group stages

It is the first time in six years that no Barcelona player has made the top five.

Dec 11th 2014, 9:19 PM 5,647 Views 5 Comments

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GIORGIO CHIELLINI, THE player who was famously bitten by Luis Suarez, completed more passes than anyone else in the Champions League this year.

The Juventus defender comfortably overcame more renowned master passers such as Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas and Toni Kroos.

Meanwhile, it is the first time in six years that no Barcelona player has made the top five.

h/t 101 Great Goals

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