The world is ready for Liverpool to face Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. And the matchup that is on everyone’s minds? People want to see the world’s best attacker against what many say is the best defender in the world.
The stats make it clear.
Lionel Messi has been among the players to complete the most dribbles in the top 5 leagues for several seasons now. And he’s among the top 4 this season.
But Virgil van Dijk has an equally impressive record. In fact, according to WhoScored.