Research

09 May Do the fastest players play more… or do those who play more just happen to be faster?

Posted at 13:01h in Research

Do faster players get more playing time in professional football? In LALIGA, data from the 2023/24 season shows a clear link between top speed and minutes played—especially in wide and midfield positions. This analysis offers practical insights for coaches on performance planning, load management, and...

07 May Accelerating from a standstill is not the same as accelerating at full speed. Yet we measure them the same way.

Posted at 12:07h in Research

Still using fixed acceleration thresholds in training? You might be misjudging your players’ real physical demands. This LaLiga study analyzes over 8,000 elite-level actions and reveals why initial speed is the missing piece in understanding high-intensity efforts. Learn how to apply these findings to design...

05 May Offside is not a line—it’s a weapon. It’s up to you to turn it into an advantage or a trap

Posted at 12:23h in Research

Are your forwards creating real danger—or just filling space? Discover how a new model developed by LALIGA and Universidad Rey Juan Carlos measures control of the most decisive area on the pitch: the space behind the offside line. The concept of Offside Control reveals how teams...

30 Abr Why Mistakes Matter: A New Way to Analyze Error in Professional Football

Posted at 12:49h in Research

What if we told you that the most influential variable in elite football is also one of the least studied? In this investigation from LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance department, we present a new way to analyze individual error—by phase of play, adjusted for minutes,...

24 Abr High-Intensity Acceleration and Initial Speed Profiles as Predictors of Team Success in Professional Football: What We Know and How to Use It

Posted at 12:33h in Research

Acceleration is not just about running fast—it's about how quickly a player can reach match-changing speeds. Our latest study in LaLiga shows that top teams not only accelerate more often but do so with superior efficiency depending on the playing position. This article explores how...

10 Abr 10 Practical Lessons from LALIGA Science: How to Better Prevent Injuries in Professional Football

Posted at 17:58h in Research

How do professional football teams in LALIGA use science to reduce injuries? The Football Intelligence & Performance Area of LALIGA, in collaboration with leading universities, has published eight scientific studies using official match and training data. These studies identify key factors that influence injury risk in...