Stats: Top ten teams with best possession in Europe

Tactics differ from team to team. Some teams hold the ball and frustrate the opponent, some just “park the bus” and others use a combination of tactics.

In terms of possession, Barcelona have had the highest in Europe, with an average rate of 69.7%. With the tiki-taka style of play, they have achieved a staggering 89.9% pass rate, followed by Bayern Munich, who have an 87.6% pass rate.

Source: WhoScored