Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

20 Nov Scientific rigor at the service of the coach: Which LALIGA EA Sports team are we talking about?

Posted at 15:02h in Research

Advanced analytics not only break down a team's performance into numbers but also transform it into actionable knowledge for coaching staff. Here, we present an anonymous analysis of a LALIGA EA Sports team from the 2023/24 season that highlights the power of data when combined...

19 Nov A Higher % of Walking Time Does Not Mean Losing a Match

Posted at 13:19h in Research

For years, football has perpetuated a narrative that associates walking during a match with poor performance, laziness, or lack of commitment by players. In this recent study, using comprehensive data from the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season, we explored whether there is a direct relationship...

18 Nov Does More Effective Playing Time Ensure More Excitement?

Posted at 14:43h in Research

When it comes to enhancing the game, many coaches tend to think that more effective playing time might mean more spectacle, more goals, and ultimately more excitement for fans. But what is the reality? At LaLiga, we have deeply analyzed how effective playing time influences...

15 Nov How to Use Advanced Analytics to Identify and Enhance Your Team’s Strengths in LaLiga EA Sports

Posted at 13:46h in Research

From LaLiga's new Football Intelligence & Sports Analytics department, we have developed an analytical model that allows us to identify and enhance each team's strengths in a practical and data-driven manner. For the 2024/25 LaLiga EA Sports season, up to matchday 14, we have used...

14 Nov Stick to What You Know: Are You Sure Your Forwards Should Focus on Defense?

Posted at 11:27h in Research

In football, there's an ongoing debate about the extent to which forwards should engage in defensive duties. Should they primarily focus on scoring goals, or should they also work to win the ball back? At LALIGA, we’ve examined this question to help coaches better plan...

13 Nov The Power of Space Passes in the Opponent’s Half: Key to Reducing Losses and Enhancing Success in LALIGA

Posted at 12:09h in Research

Success in professional football is about more than just scoring goals; controlling space, particularly in the opponent's half, can make the difference between victory and defeat. This research, based on data from the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, highlights how passes into open spaces in...

Author: Dr. López del Campo