Van Dijk and Araujo lead in bizarre defensive stat

Two centre-backs share a record that sounds more like a video game glitch.

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What happened. Ronald Araujo and Virgil van Dijk top the charts for a remarkable defensive record, according to This Is Anfield.

• The record is described as ridiculous by the source.
• Araujo and Van Dijk share the top spot.
• The stat highlights their elite defensive consistency.

The record underscores Van Dijk's continued dominance at the back for Liverpool.

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