Introduction — A question every coach faces Imagine this scenario. Your team has generated enough xG to win the match, you’ve controlled territory, pressed well, and created the right platforms for finishing.But you still depend on two or three players to put the ball in the net.You...
https://youtu.be/BTlJvPcnwJU When winning depends on something no algorithm can see Imagine preparing a match against a team that is not especially fast, not physically superior, and not individually brilliant.And yet, every coach who faces them says the same thing: “They move as one. They play as if they...
https://youtu.be/EFYyQPsNVkQ Football has long equated dominance with possession.But what if the real indicator of control isn’t how long you keep the ball, but how fast you can reach it? In collaboration between LaLiga’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department, the University of Zaragoza and the Universidad Rey Juan...
Picture this: you’re reviewing the GPS report from the latest match. The dashboard splits high-intensity running into two familiar thresholds: above 21 km/h and above 24 km/h. These numbers guide training load, recovery, even tactical plans. But here’s the uncomfortable question: are these two thresholds...
Does your team consistently impose its playing style? This post explores how to measure tactical identity through passing networks and data science, based on innovative research by LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department. Learn which teams are most consistent, how to assess your own style, and...
What separates a champion from the team that finishes second? After analyzing 8 full seasons of data from a top European league, the answer is clear: success is built away from home. This post reveals how shooting accuracy, defensive discipline, and away game efficiency consistently...