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For the first time, a physical metric mirrors the league table itself. The Assumption We All Shared Every coach, analyst and physical trainer has repeated it countless times: “Physical data don’t explain who wins football matches.” And for years, the evidence backed that up.Running more metres — total, above...

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...

Plain-English summary with practical takeaways for first-team staff When you face a strong opponent, your team tends to cover more distance with the ball—including more high-speed running with possession (>21 km·h⁻¹). Against weaker opponents, in LaLiga (First Division) teams typically rack up more distance without the...