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26 Abr Running Patterns in LaLiga Before and After Suspension of the Competition Due to COVID-19

Posted at 13:34h in Paper

Practical Summary for Coaches and Analysts The COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 forced LaLiga to stop for 12 weeks. Players spent 8 weeks confined at home, followed by 4 weeks of retraining before resuming competition. Matches were then played in a congested schedule: 11 fixtures in 39...

31 Jul Players’ physical performance in LaLiga across the season: insights for competition continuation after COVID-19

Posted at 13:21h in Paper

This study reveals how professional players in LaLiga progressively build physical performance over the first 8 to 10 matchdays of the season. Based on tracking data from 1,520 matches, the findings help coaches and performance staff understand when players truly reach competitive match intensity—and how...