Technical and tactical evolution of the offensive team sequences in LaLiga between 2008 and 2021. Is Spanish football now a more associative game?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Spanish football teams evolved towards a more associative style of play, featuring longer passing sequences and increased accuracy. This tactical shift also resulted in slower progression and fewer shots per offensive sequence.
Area Of Science
- Sports Science
- Football Analytics
- Performance Analysis
Background
- Offensive team sequences are crucial in football tactics.
- Understanding tactical evolution is key to performance analysis.
- Spanish LaLiga provides a relevant context for studying football trends.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the technical and tactical evolution of offensive team sequences in Spanish professional football.
- To identify trends in offensive play from the 2008/09 to 2020/21 seasons.
- To compare key variables related to offensive sequence development over time.
Main Methods
- Comparative analysis of 4940 matches from the Spanish LaLiga.
- Utilized a validated video tracking system for data collection.
- Employed multilevel linear mixed models to assess seasonal differences.
Main Results
- Offensive sequences showed increased passes per sequence (+33.3%) and improved passing accuracy (+6.8%).
- Average sequence duration increased by 25.76%, indicating a more deliberate style.
- Direct speed of progression (-24.5%), key passes (-15.8%), and shots per sequence (-21.6%) decreased.
Conclusions
- Spanish football teams have adopted a more associative style of play.
- This evolution is characterized by longer, more accurate passing sequences.
- The trend indicates a move towards possession-based play with reduced emphasis on rapid progression and direct attacking actions.
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