defensive compactness Tag

21 Nov

Posted at 12:17h in Research

https://videopress.com/v/wHS7wfue?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In modern football, good defending is not just about marking opponents or covering spaces; it’s about understanding how the defensive block moves as a unit. In our latest research, developed by LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Sports Performance Department, we’ve created a model that simplifies the...

24 Oct

Posted at 10:59h in Research

In professional football, the smallest details can make a big difference. A slight variation in tactical positioning or the way a team presses the opponent can be decisive. Recent research using data from matches in the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports Season reveals that the key...