An analysis of football data from Europe's top five leagues reveals a weak or negative correlation between total distance covered and team success, challenging common punditry. Real Madrid, for example, ranks last in La Liga this season for distance covered, averaging 96.5 kilometers per match. Despite this, historical data shows Real Madrid frequently covers less ground than opponents, particularly in successful Champions League knockout rounds and finals. Last season's Serie A champions, Inter Milan, ranked last in both distance covered and sprints, while La Liga winners FC Barcelona also covered less than Madrid. Conversely, sprint frequency shows a weak positive correlation with success, with teams like Liverpool and Barcelona leading their leagues in sprints. The study concludes that sprint volume appears more indicative of winning than overall distance covered, highlighting a nuanced relationship between physical output and on-field results.