Ranking 5 teams with the best pass completion rate this season 

#3 Real Madrid (87.6%)

Getafe CF v Real Madrid CF - La Liga Santander

Real Madrid are on the rise again and are primed to win the La Liga title this season. They have made a terrific start to the campaign and the presence of experienced professionals coupled with talented youngsters has served them well.

However, the fact that Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro are still at the top of their game means that Los Blancos find it easy to retain the ball. The trio are excellent operators and are crucial in the build-up play. Their range of passing, coupled with the distribution of the ball by Eder Militao and David Alaba, is a huge reason behind them finding several chances to score.

All in all, Real Madrid have managed to complete 11,779 passes out of the 13,477 they have attempted in 21 league games. Their pass completion rate is currently 87.6%

The 13-time European champions have often refrained from playing a possession-based style of the game. However, Carlo Ancelotti is getting them to excel under a different playing style this season.

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#2 Manchester City (88.3%)

Swindon Town v Manchester City: The Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Manchester City have continued to dominate the Premier League and Pep Guardiola has seen his style of football trump others yet again. The Citizens have a quality replacement in nearly every position in their team and their players are excellent passers of the ball.

From Ederson to Joao Cancelo to Kevin de Bruyne to Gabriel Jesus, City have a number of great passers. The Citizens run the most in the league and their hard work on the training ground is paying dividends. Their intelligent movement, coupled with two touch passes, has made them the most attractive team to watch in the Premier League this season.

In total, Manchester City have managed an 88.3% pass completion rate in 23 league games, as they have completed 14,445 passes out of the 16,351 they have attempted.

The reigning Premier League champions are likely to retain their crown this term. Their ability to retain the ball is sure to play a pivotal role in them finishing at the top of the English top-flight.

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#1 Paris Saint-Germain (89.6%)

RB Leipzig v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain have passed the ball with a purpose this season. Mauricio Pochettino has already got the French giants playing attractive football in his first full season in charge. However, it is no surprise that they are finding it so easy to retain the ball.

The Parisians have arguably the best players in the world, let alone in Ligue 1. Marco Verratti, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Marquinhos and several others can expertly pass the ball, regardless of the distance. Their understanding of how to exploit their opponents allows them to play quick passes in tight spaces.

PSG's relentless pressing from the front also plays a huge factor in them quickly gaining possession of the ball. All of this has resulted in them completing 13183 passes out of the 14,713 they have attempted, at an incredible pass completion rate of 89.6%.

PSG are bound to win back their league crown this season. Their ability to retain possession through quick passing is likely to be a major reason for this.