Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

20 Sep High metabolic load distance in professional soccer according to competitive level and playing positions

Posted at 13:28h in Paper

This study analyzed 18,131 match observations from LaLiga First and Second Division (2018/19–2019/20) using Mediacoach® tracking to explore how high metabolic load distance (HMLD)—a measure that combines high-speed running with accelerations and decelerations—varies by playing position and competitive level. Key insights for coaches and performance staff: Not...

06 Sep Is there any relationship between match running, technical-tactical performance, and team success in professional soccer? A longitudinal study in the first and second divisions of LaLiga

Posted at 13:43h in Paper

What truly drives team success: running harder or playing smarter? This study examined two full seasons of LaLiga (First and Second Divisions), analyzing thousands of match events and physical metrics to identify which performance indicators are most strongly linked to end-of-season points. Key insights for coaches...

14 Jul The Effect of the Video Assistant Referee System Implementation on Match Physical Demands in the Spanish LaLiga

Posted at 12:17h in Paper

Since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in LaLiga during the 2018/19 season, much has been said about its impact on decision-making and game flow. But how did it affect the physical demands of players? This study analyzed 1,454 matches across two seasons...

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

Posted at 13:31h in Paper

Possession is more than just a tactical concept—it changes the physical profile of the match. This study analyzed 1,520 LaLiga matches across four seasons (2015–2019) using Mediacoach® tracking to explore how ball possession impacts the distance covered at different speed zones. Key insights for coaches and...

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

Posted at 12:58h in Paper

22 Abr The Effect of the Video Assistant Referee System Implementation on Match Physical Demands in the Spanish LaLiga

Posted at 11:28h in Paper

Author: Dr. López del Campo

20 Sep High metabolic load distance in professional soccer according to competitive level and playing positions

06 Sep Is there any relationship between match running, technical-tactical performance, and team success in professional soccer? A longitudinal study in the first and second divisions of LaLiga

14 Jul The Effect of the Video Assistant Referee System Implementation on Match Physical Demands in the Spanish LaLiga

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

22 Abr The Effect of the Video Assistant Referee System Implementation on Match Physical Demands in the Spanish LaLiga