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03 Oct What truly separates the Champion from the Runner-up in LaLiga? It’s not what you think.

Posted at 11:55h in Research

What truly separates the Champion from the Runner-up? Picture yourself on the training ground. You are preparing your team for the decisive weeks of the season. The scouting reports confirm what you already know: your rival has attacking firepower, the kind of players who fill highlight...

23 Sep “Does Running More Really Mean Playing Better?”

Posted at 12:06h in Research

Five rounds into the new LALIGA EA Sports 2025/26 season, conversations on the training ground and in press rooms are already circling around a familiar question: “Who looks sharper, who has started stronger, who is already struggling?” GPS reports are filling up with numbers. Some teams...

09 Sep Are players tired—or just reacting to the scoreboard? The truth about second-half performance and effective playing time

Posted at 13:28h in Research

A real touchline moment Minute 72. You’re 0–1 down away from home. GPS shows your full-backs surging; your 9’s sprints are dipping. The analyst whispers “fatigue.” The assistant says “we’re chasing.” Who’s right? Two peer‑reviewed studies from the Football Intelligence & Performance Department at LALIGA suggest a...

04 Sep Ball Possession vs Physical Performance: the real trade‑offs coaches must manage

Posted at 14:00h in Research

What LaLiga data really says about ball possession and physical demands A real sideline question It’s Friday. You’re finalising tomorrow’s plan. One assistant argues for 60% possession to control the game; another wants a more direct, pressing approach. Then the physio asks: “What does that do to...

20 Jun Are You Really Comparing What Matters? How Game Phase Bias Can Change Performance Analysis

Posted at 11:25h in Research

Which player performed best in the match? Who covered more ground in attack or defense? These are common questions for professional football coaching staff. However, analyzing raw performance data without accounting for game phases can lead to misleading conclusions. This study, conducted by the Football...

06 Mar Advanced Model for Analyzing Defensive Line Depth: A LALIGA EA Sports 2024/25 Perspective

Posted at 11:45h in Research

Discover how LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department has developed an advanced tactical analysis model to optimize defensive strategies in the 2024/25 LALIGA EA Sports season. This innovative system evaluates high defensive lines, offside traps, and goalkeeper positioning to improve team performance against passes played...

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