Category: La Liga

Aleksandar Sedlar

Rising Above: How Short Centre-Backs Succeed At The Elite Level

There seems to be a common notion these days that centre-backs need to be a certain height to be effective at the…

December 14, 2024

Analysis

Travelling Europe: How Girona Have Adapted To Champions League Football

When Girona emerged victorious in May against Xavi’s Barcelona, it did not only signify another fiercely contested Catalan derby but also represented…

December 7, 2024

Analysis

Born For Choloism: How Giuliano Simeone Embodies Diego’s Philosophy & Tactics At Atlético Madrid

As we approach the festive season and the La Liga winter break, it would appear that we may be treated to a…

December 5, 2024

Analysis

Basque Derby Tactical Preview: Valverde’s Athletic Club Vs Alguacil’s Real Sociedad

The Basque derby is going to take place on Sunday, 24 November, at the San Mamés Stadium between Athletic Club and Real…

November 23, 2024

Analysis

Youth Vs Experience: Recruitment Strategies In Europe’s Top Five Leagues – Data Analysis

Recruitment strategies vary a lot from club to club and league to league. Aspects like financial resources, league competition, club philosophy, and…

November 15, 2024

Analysis

How Do Real Madrid Replace Dani Carvajal? – Tactical Analysis

Since Dani Carvajal‘s injury against Villarreal, Real Madrid has struggled with their squad and tactics. Combined with David Alaba‘s injury, Carajal is…

November 12, 2024

Alejandro Balde

FC Barcelona’s New Era Under Hansi Flick Tactics: Early Tactical Insights

The 2024/25 La Liga season is officially underway, and Barcelona emerged victorious in their first competitive fixture in the Hansi Flick era. Despite…

November 11, 2024

Álex Baena

Is Álex Baena Ready For A Massive Summer Move – La Liga 2024/25

As a 20-year-old, during the 2021/22 season, Alex Baena played a pivotal role in helping Girona get promoted from the Segunda Division. …

November 8, 2024

Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde Scouting Report & Style Of Play At FC Barcelona & Spain – Tactical Analysis

Alejandro Balde has emerged as a relief for Barcelona as the veteran Jordi Alba seemed to be nearing the end of his…

October 29, 2024

Adson Soares

Using xGold To Identify Five Similar Players To Vinícius Júnior – Data Analysis

Five years ago, Vinícius Jr showed his talent to the world at only 16 years of age in Brazil, specifically at Flamengo, his…

October 29, 2024

Analysis

Vinícius Júnior Scouting Report At Real Madrid 2021/22: Becoming The Complete Winger – Tactical Analysis

Is there a higher peak in football than scoring the winning goal in a Champions League final? For Vinícius Júnior, it was the…

October 28, 2024

Analysis

Federico Valverde Scout Report – The Rising Importance Of Real Madrid’s Newest Hero

Federico Valverde‘s performances to begin the season have dazzled Madridistas. The 24-year-old has been instrumental to Real Madrid’s perfect start to their…

October 24, 2024

Atlético Madrid

Which La Liga Teams Are Consistently Scoring? – Data Analysis

At the time of writing, Barcelona are the only team to have a 100% record in La Liga this season, winning all…

October 21, 2024

FC Barcelona

Memphis Depay Scouting Report: How Could He Benefit Barcelona?

Besides Lionel Messi, Memphis Depay was the most exciting transfer rumour regarding the Spanish top club FC Barcelona. Depay will continue to…

October 17, 2024

Alexander Sørloth

Target Men: Exploring How Lewandowski, Óskarsson, Sørloth Are So Effectively Deployed In La Liga

Long gone are the days when we primarily considered the traditional ‘target man’ or ‘target forward’ someone who was mainly good for…

October 16, 2024

David Silva

Imanol Alguacil Tactics At Real Sociedad: How They Organize Themselves In Possession In The Post-David Silva Era

As the La Liga campaign began, Real Sociedad, under the fifth year of Imanol Alguacil’s management, did not enjoy the start they…

October 14, 2024

Analysis

João Félix Scouting Report At Atlético Madrid 2020/21 – Tactical Analysis

João Félix has started the season in an impressive form. After an inconsistent 2019/20 season in which we could only see glimpses…

October 14, 2024

Analysis

Real Madrid Formation & Team Analysis 2024/25: Adapting To A Midfield Without Toni Kroos

Real Madrid have been no strangers to periods of transition over the past few years, with manager Carlo Ancelotti tactics reflecting on…

October 7, 2024

Analysis

Martín Zubímendí Scouting Report – Real Sociedad 2020/21

Martin Zubimendi is one of the quickest risers in La Liga. He got into Real Sociedad’s first team after the COVID break,…

October 5, 2024

La Liga

Martin Ødegaard Scouting Report At Real Sociedad – Tactical Analysis

Martin Ødegaard is currently going through a real Cinderella story.   Of course, he did immediately start as a ‘superstar in the…

October 2, 2024