In the ever-evolving landscape of professional football, the CIES Football Observatory has unveiled compelling statistics highlighting player utilization throughout the calendar year. Topping the list is Barcelona’s defensive stalwart, Jules Koundé, who logged an astonishing 5,872 minutes in competitive matches for both his club and national team. This data not only sheds light on the
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Bayer Leverkusen once again displayed their penchant for late goals as they secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the opening game of the Bundesliga season. The defending champions needed a goal in the 11th minute of injury time to seal the win, after squandering a two-goal lead earlier in the match. This