This study analyzes possession sequences in LaLiga over 15 seasons, focusing on trends in different sequence types based on the number of passes. We compare the performance of the Top 5 and Bottom 5 teams in each season, highlighting significant patterns that correlate with team...
Over the past fifteen seasons of LALIGA, we have observed a growing trend in the average number of ball recoveries per match. This analysis, based on internal data and the longitudinal study by Pons et al. (2021), suggests that this increase may be correlated with...
In professional football, precision in player selection is crucial, especially when it comes to replacing key figures like Toni Kroos of Real Madrid. LaLiga, through its Mediacoach tool, provides equitable access to advanced data that facilitates this decision-making process. In this post, we explore a...
In the competitive world of football, finding the perfect balance in team formation can be the difference between winning and losing. Recently, we conducted an exhaustive analysis of the teams in LaLiga EA Sports during the 2023/24 season, focusing on the age distribution of players...
In modern football, tactics and rational occupation of the field are key aspects for success. Spatial analysis, traditionally based on the Voronoi diagram, has allowed us to better understand how players control the pitch. However, the limitations of this approach, especially regarding the offside rule...
The recent victory of the Spanish National Team in the European Championship has highlighted a trend that has been observed in Spanish football over the last decade. Most of the national team players compete in LaLiga, and their triumph over England in the final underscores...