LaLiga match analysis Tag

14 Jul The Effect of the Video Assistant Referee System Implementation on Match Physical Demands in the Spanish LaLiga

Posted at 12:17h in Paper

Since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in LaLiga during the 2018/19 season, much has been said about its impact on decision-making and game flow. But how did it affect the physical demands of players? This study analyzed 1,454 matches across two seasons...

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

Posted at 13:31h in Paper

Possession is more than just a tactical concept—it changes the physical profile of the match. This study analyzed 1,520 LaLiga matches across four seasons (2015–2019) using Mediacoach® tracking to explore how ball possession impacts the distance covered at different speed zones. Key insights for coaches and...

16 May How Does Ball Possession Affect the Physical Demands in Spanish LaLiga? A Multilevel Approach

Posted at 12:58h in Paper

30 Mar The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on soccer positional and physical demands in the Spanish La Liga

Posted at 11:14h in Paper

The COVID-19 lockdown interrupted the 2019/20 LaLiga season for more than two months. Players trained individually at home, then faced a congested schedule of 11 matches in just over a month. This study analyzed all 760 matches of that season, comparing team positional data and...