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08 Ago Changes in Physical and Technical Match Performance Variables in Football Players Promoted from the Spanish Second Division to the First Division

Posted at 13:32h in Paper

Summary for coaches and performance staff This study followed 97 professional players from 12 teams that earned promotion from LaLiga SmartBank to LaLiga EA Sports between 2015 and 2020. Using Mediacoach® tracking and match data, it analyzed how individual performance changes when the same players move...

04 Jul Evolution of Tactics in Professional Soccer: An Analysis of Team Formations from 2012 to 2021 in the Spanish LaLiga

Posted at 12:51h in Paper

Summary for coaches and performance staff This study analyzed more than 3,400 matches across nine seasons in LaLiga to understand how tactical formations have evolved and how they relate to team success. The results clearly show that Spanish football has shifted from uniform tactical setups to...

04 Ago The football championship is won when playing away: difference in match statistics between the winner and the second-place team in LaLiga

Posted at 16:12h in Paper

What truly separates LaLiga champions from runners-up? It’s not about dominating at home—it’s about consistently winning away. This study, based on 8 full seasons, shows that shooting accuracy and defensive solidity in away matches are key to winning the title. Coaches, analysts, and performance staff...