Barcelona and Juventus have been the two most impressive soccer clubs in Europe this season. The two will play in the 2015 Champions League Final with so much on the line. The winner will not only be named best club in Europe, but will achieve all-time great status.
Barcelona and Juventus both enjoy possession. The former side was the top possession team in all of Spain controlling the ball 69.7 percent of the time. In Europe, Barcelona was second only to Bayern Munich in possession, holding the ball 60.7 percent of the time.
Not to be outdone, Juventus was the fifth highest possessing team in the Champions League with 56.4 percent of ball retention; the team was also the fourth highest possessing squad in Italy, holding the ball 57.3 percent of the time.
As might be imagined, neither team will want to be without the ball during the Champions League final, putting a greater onus on midfielders to hold possession. But which side holds the stronger midfield core?
Juventus and Barcelona are just weeks away from the big game.
They say that offense wins games but defense wins Championships. That maxim will be put to the test as both sides possess capable to outstanding offenses and marvelous defenses.
Which side is better at keeping the ball out of the net? The Italian Champions or Spain's top club?
