Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

17 Oct Who Will Win LALIGA EA Sports 24/25? The Keys to Success According to a Scientific Study

Posted at 11:12h in Research

In the competitive world of professional football, the key to winning championships is not just talent or the intuition of coaches, but also data analysis. A scientific study, published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2020.1801201), revealed the key metrics that differentiate...

16 Oct Does Changing the Coach Really Improve Performance? An Analysis of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports Season

Posted at 11:37h in Research

Introduction In professional football, it’s common for teams going through a rough patch to replace their coach, hoping to improve performance. But does this decision actually lead to noticeable improvements? A recent study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport analyzed how coach...

15 Oct Practical Applications of Player-to-Ball Distance Analysis in the Defensive Block

Posted at 12:13h in Research

At LaLiga, we have developed an advanced model that analyzes the defensive block's behavior by measuring the distances players maintain to the ball. This model utilizes key tactical concepts like the convex hull and the team centroid to divide the field into four sectors, analyzing...

11 Oct New Metric Based on the Centroid to Measure Rational Space Occupation in Football

Posted at 10:25h in Research

This research introduces a new metric that objectively measures the rational occupation of space by players on the field. The metric is based on the centroid, which is the midpoint of the positioning of the 10 outfield players (excluding the goalkeeper), and the projection of...

09 Oct How Adjusting Your Offensive and Defensive Shape Can Improve Match Strategy

Posted at 13:00h in Research

In football, making precise tactical decisions can make all the difference in competition. From a recent study, we identified key patterns in team positioning (known as "centroid variation") that can help coaches refine their approach to both attack and defense. Here, we explain the most...

08 Oct How Space Occupation and Variations on the Field Impact Offensive and Defensive Performance

Posted at 12:39h in Research

In professional football, occupying space on the field effectively is key to achieving good results, both in attack and defense. This research, conducted on LALIGA EA Sports 2023/24 season matches, not only analyzes the use of space in terms of width and depth, but also...

Author: Dr. López del Campo