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30 Abr Why Mistakes Matter: A New Way to Analyze Error in Professional Football

Posted at 12:49h in Research

What if we told you that the most influential variable in elite football is also one of the least studied? In this investigation from LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance department, we present a new way to analyze individual error—by phase of play, adjusted for minutes,...

14 Nov Stick to What You Know: Are You Sure Your Forwards Should Focus on Defense?

Posted at 11:27h in Research

In football, there's an ongoing debate about the extent to which forwards should engage in defensive duties. Should they primarily focus on scoring goals, or should they also work to win the ball back? At LALIGA, we’ve examined this question to help coaches better plan...