physical performance LaLiga Tag

14 May “If you train everyone the same, you’re preparing most of them the wrong way.”

Posted at 12:10h in Research

This study from LALIGA’s Football Intelligence Department and the University of Extremadura reveals how worst-case scenario (WCS) demands in professional football vary by position and match period. Based on 67,518 records from the 2023/24 season, the findings offer actionable insights for football coaches to personalize...

24 Abr High-Intensity Acceleration and Initial Speed Profiles as Predictors of Team Success in Professional Football: What We Know and How to Use It

Posted at 12:33h in Research

Acceleration is not just about running fast—it's about how quickly a player can reach match-changing speeds. Our latest study in LaLiga shows that top teams not only accelerate more often but do so with superior efficiency depending on the playing position. This article explores how...

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