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11 Nov Do Real Madrid and FC Barcelona dominate because they keep the ball—or because they control the space?

Posted at 13:52h in Research

https://youtu.be/EFYyQPsNVkQ Football has long equated dominance with possession.But what if the real indicator of control isn’t how long you keep the ball, but how fast you can reach it? In collaboration between LaLiga’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department, the University of Zaragoza and the Universidad Rey Juan...

11 Feb Are You Really Measuring Your Players’ Physical Performance Correctly? The Mistake of Evaluating Acceleration Without Context

Posted at 13:07h in Research

In football, player acceleration is often analyzed based on general values, without considering their position or the match context. But what happens if a player hasn’t had the opportunity to perform in the phases of play where their acceleration is most crucial? In these cases,...

06 Feb Speed, Bro? Better Accelerate: What Really Matters in Modern Football

Posted at 12:02h in Research

In professional football, speed has always been synonymous with physical dominance. A fast player is often seen as a lethal weapon. However, the data tells us something different: acceleration is the real superpower in the modern game. While top speed is important in specific situations...

21 Ene How Age, Position, and Maximum Speed Impact Physical Performance in Professional Football

Posted at 12:18h in Research

In professional football, physical preparation and strategy cannot be treated as a one-size-fits-all approach. Recent research conducted by the Football Intelligence & Performance Department at LALIGA has delved into how three key factors—age, position, and maximum speed—significantly influence physical performance. This study, based on data...

13 Ene The best strategy to avoid fatigue in football: keeping the ball

Posted at 13:36h in Research

In professional football, the best strategy to avoid fatigue is keeping the ball. Now, with clear data and evidence, coaches have a new reason to prioritize ball control in every match. A recent study published by LALIGA, in collaboration with the Football Intelligence & Performance area,...

11 Nov How Science Can Help LaLiga Coaches Prevent Injuries in Professional Football: A Science-Based Guide

Posted at 11:19h in Research

In high-intensity sports like football, injury prevention is not just a challenge but a critical necessity to maximize performance and protect players' health. Research published by LaLiga's Football Intelligence & Performance Department has provided valuable insights to guide coaches in planning and executing safer and...

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