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· Aug 27
Charting LaLiga #2: Ascendant Altimira, Barça's revival, Real Madrid remain unscathed (& more)
With matchday two in the books, we're back with another drop of insights from around the Spanish top-flight.
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📈 The second edition of Charting LaLiga is out - and here's what we've got for you:
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Great win for Elche over Levante - and another game in which they showed a pretty extreme level of conditioning their opponents & the type of game they sustain.
Averaged 94% (!) possession in the opening 20 minutes, with 121-6 for passes in opposition half.
Averaged 94% (!) possession in the opening 20 minutes, with 121-6 for passes in opposition half.
August 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Great win for Elche over Levante - and another game in which they showed a pretty extreme level of conditioning their opponents & the type of game they sustain.
Averaged 94% (!) possession in the opening 20 minutes, with 121-6 for passes in opposition half.
Averaged 94% (!) possession in the opening 20 minutes, with 121-6 for passes in opposition half.
Nice impact from Javi Rueda in Celta's (much improved) second half v Betis last night. Already their best off-ball mover from FB/WB, which is especially valuable when Aspas is on the pitch.
One of our pre-season picks for a breakout year: www.lapausa.digital/p/12-laliga-...
One of our pre-season picks for a breakout year: www.lapausa.digital/p/12-laliga-...
August 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Nice impact from Javi Rueda in Celta's (much improved) second half v Betis last night. Already their best off-ball mover from FB/WB, which is especially valuable when Aspas is on the pitch.
One of our pre-season picks for a breakout year: www.lapausa.digital/p/12-laliga-...
One of our pre-season picks for a breakout year: www.lapausa.digital/p/12-laliga-...
📈 The second edition of Charting LaLiga is out - and here's what we've got for you:
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Charting LaLiga #2: Ascendant Altimira, Barça's revival, Real Madrid remain unscathed (& more)
With matchday two in the books, we're back with another drop of insights from around the Spanish top-flight.
www.lapausa.digital
August 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📈 The second edition of Charting LaLiga is out - and here's what we've got for you:
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
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And from earlier in the season, another analysis on Jon Gorrotxategi - one of the stars of 2024-25 in Segunda and a player who might well figure in Real Sociedad's succession plan for Martín Zubimendi. www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
Real Sociedad's post-Zubimendi plan begins to spin
Whether Martín Zubimendi stays or goes, La Real's preparation for the worst case scenario will pass through their academy.
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June 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And from earlier in the season, another analysis on Jon Gorrotxategi - one of the stars of 2024-25 in Segunda and a player who might well figure in Real Sociedad's succession plan for Martín Zubimendi. www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
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Analysis of Joaquín Panichelli, the 20-goal Argentinean on loan from Alavés who's already attracting plenty of attention from across Europen football (& already has FOUR assists in the play-offs). www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Joaquín Panichelli puts unlikely Mirandés on his back
The 22-year-old already holds the Mirandés scoring record in a second tier campaign, and could yet propel an historic promotion for los Rojillos.
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June 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Analysis of Joaquín Panichelli, the 20-goal Argentinean on loan from Alavés who's already attracting plenty of attention from across Europen football (& already has FOUR assists in the play-offs). www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
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The wing back flyers who could decide LaLiga's final spot - looking at the influence of Oviedo pair Nacho Vidal & Rahim Alhassane and Hugo Rincón & Iker Benito of Mirandés. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
The wing back flyers who could decide LaLiga’s final spot
Real Oviedo and Mirandés have plenty to thank their full backs and wing backs for in their respective runs to the play-off final.
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June 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The wing back flyers who could decide LaLiga's final spot - looking at the influence of Oviedo pair Nacho Vidal & Rahim Alhassane and Hugo Rincón & Iker Benito of Mirandés. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
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🧵 For anyone still following 2024-25 league football... written some stuff on the Spanish 2nd tier play-off final between Real Oviedo and Mirandés (6pm tomorrow) that may help to set the scene.
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
June 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🧵 For anyone still following 2024-25 league football... written some stuff on the Spanish 2nd tier play-off final between Real Oviedo and Mirandés (6pm tomorrow) that may help to set the scene.
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Just over 24 hours until Segunda play-off final time…
📝 In what will likely be our final piece of the 2024-25 season, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social analyses the influential wing backs on show and how they might just define the final. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
📝 In what will likely be our final piece of the 2024-25 season, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social analyses the influential wing backs on show and how they might just define the final. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
The wing back flyers who could decide LaLiga’s final spot
Real Oviedo and Mirandés have plenty to thank their full backs and wing backs for in their respective runs to the play-off final.
www.lapausa.digital
June 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just over 24 hours until Segunda play-off final time…
📝 In what will likely be our final piece of the 2024-25 season, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social analyses the influential wing backs on show and how they might just define the final. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
📝 In what will likely be our final piece of the 2024-25 season, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social analyses the influential wing backs on show and how they might just define the final. www.lapausa.digital/p/the-wing-b...
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Piece on Joaqúin Panichelli, the 20-goal man who could lead (massive underdogs) Mirandés to the gates of LaLiga tonight.
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Joaquín Panichelli puts unlikely Mirandés on his back
The 22-year-old already holds the Mirandés scoring record in a second tier campaign, and could yet propel an historic promotion for los Rojillos.
www.lapausa.digital
June 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Piece on Joaqúin Panichelli, the 20-goal man who could lead (massive underdogs) Mirandés to the gates of LaLiga tonight.
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Goal and xG difference in LaLiga in 2025.
Concerning for Girona. Results, goals, and xG all say they've been the third-worst team in the division since the start of the year. And even in better performances (like yesterday at El Sadar), they're missing the key moments in games.
Concerning for Girona. Results, goals, and xG all say they've been the third-worst team in the division since the start of the year. And even in better performances (like yesterday at El Sadar), they're missing the key moments in games.
April 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Goal and xG difference in LaLiga in 2025.
Concerning for Girona. Results, goals, and xG all say they've been the third-worst team in the division since the start of the year. And even in better performances (like yesterday at El Sadar), they're missing the key moments in games.
Concerning for Girona. Results, goals, and xG all say they've been the third-worst team in the division since the start of the year. And even in better performances (like yesterday at El Sadar), they're missing the key moments in games.
Oihan Sancet v Rayo Vallecano this season:
at Vallecas: 2 goals in 34 mins
at San Mames: 2 goals in 45 mins
The only player this century to score 2+ home and away against an opponent in a LaLiga season, with both coming in sub appearances.
at Vallecas: 2 goals in 34 mins
at San Mames: 2 goals in 45 mins
The only player this century to score 2+ home and away against an opponent in a LaLiga season, with both coming in sub appearances.
April 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Oihan Sancet v Rayo Vallecano this season:
at Vallecas: 2 goals in 34 mins
at San Mames: 2 goals in 45 mins
The only player this century to score 2+ home and away against an opponent in a LaLiga season, with both coming in sub appearances.
at Vallecas: 2 goals in 34 mins
at San Mames: 2 goals in 45 mins
The only player this century to score 2+ home and away against an opponent in a LaLiga season, with both coming in sub appearances.
Real Madrid made 36 high-intensity pressures in the final 1/3 against Arsenal.
The fewest by any team in a #UCL KO stage game this season (ranked 72nd out of 72).
The fewest by any team in a #UCL KO stage game this season (ranked 72nd out of 72).
April 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Real Madrid made 36 high-intensity pressures in the final 1/3 against Arsenal.
The fewest by any team in a #UCL KO stage game this season (ranked 72nd out of 72).
The fewest by any team in a #UCL KO stage game this season (ranked 72nd out of 72).
After last night, Oli McBurnie now has six assists from open play in La Liga this season (1,179 mins played).
The only players with more are Lamine Yamal (11) and Iñaki Williams (7).
The only players with more are Lamine Yamal (11) and Iñaki Williams (7).
April 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
After last night, Oli McBurnie now has six assists from open play in La Liga this season (1,179 mins played).
The only players with more are Lamine Yamal (11) and Iñaki Williams (7).
The only players with more are Lamine Yamal (11) and Iñaki Williams (7).
Really not many CFs who've been as consistently good as Fábio Silva in LaLiga this season, factoring in his context.
With the handicaps of playing in a weak team/lacking quality service, it's pretty surprising how well rounded he's looked. Regularly makes a lot out of little.
With the handicaps of playing in a weak team/lacking quality service, it's pretty surprising how well rounded he's looked. Regularly makes a lot out of little.
March 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Really not many CFs who've been as consistently good as Fábio Silva in LaLiga this season, factoring in his context.
With the handicaps of playing in a weak team/lacking quality service, it's pretty surprising how well rounded he's looked. Regularly makes a lot out of little.
With the handicaps of playing in a weak team/lacking quality service, it's pretty surprising how well rounded he's looked. Regularly makes a lot out of little.
Lamine Yamal in LaLiga this season:
4.8 completed dribbles per 90
2.2 chances created per 90 (open play)
Since Yamal was born, the only other player who's replicated/bettered both averages in a LaLiga season is Lionel Messi (11-12, 13-14, 17-18 & 19-20).
4.8 completed dribbles per 90
2.2 chances created per 90 (open play)
Since Yamal was born, the only other player who's replicated/bettered both averages in a LaLiga season is Lionel Messi (11-12, 13-14, 17-18 & 19-20).
March 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Lamine Yamal in LaLiga this season:
4.8 completed dribbles per 90
2.2 chances created per 90 (open play)
Since Yamal was born, the only other player who's replicated/bettered both averages in a LaLiga season is Lionel Messi (11-12, 13-14, 17-18 & 19-20).
4.8 completed dribbles per 90
2.2 chances created per 90 (open play)
Since Yamal was born, the only other player who's replicated/bettered both averages in a LaLiga season is Lionel Messi (11-12, 13-14, 17-18 & 19-20).
LaLiga returns this week, and brings with it a Betis v Sevilla treat.
In our latest post, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social takes a look at a Betis team on a five-game win streak, and why Antony — while playing an important role — isn’t the only factor in their turnaround: www.lapausa.digital/p/pellegrini...
In our latest post, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social takes a look at a Betis team on a five-game win streak, and why Antony — while playing an important role — isn’t the only factor in their turnaround: www.lapausa.digital/p/pellegrini...
Pellegrini's Betis find their groove
Antony's arrival has helped to mark a before and after Real Betis, but he's not the only one putting the wind in their sails.
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March 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
LaLiga returns this week, and brings with it a Betis v Sevilla treat.
In our latest post, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social takes a look at a Betis team on a five-game win streak, and why Antony — while playing an important role — isn’t the only factor in their turnaround: www.lapausa.digital/p/pellegrini...
In our latest post, @jamiemkemp.bsky.social takes a look at a Betis team on a five-game win streak, and why Antony — while playing an important role — isn’t the only factor in their turnaround: www.lapausa.digital/p/pellegrini...
Most goals/assists per 90 for European nations since September 2023 (Yamal's Spain debut), including a few other attacking categories.
When you consider how many strong opponents Yamal has had to play against so far, his record in international ⚽️ is sensational.
When you consider how many strong opponents Yamal has had to play against so far, his record in international ⚽️ is sensational.
March 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Most goals/assists per 90 for European nations since September 2023 (Yamal's Spain debut), including a few other attacking categories.
When you consider how many strong opponents Yamal has had to play against so far, his record in international ⚽️ is sensational.
When you consider how many strong opponents Yamal has had to play against so far, his record in international ⚽️ is sensational.
Joan García's shot-stopping performance since becoming Espanyol's starter (+11 goals prevented, based on quality of SOT faced - 42 apps).
You'd have put your house on Mamardashvili being the most impactful GK in this season's relegation battle, and it's been a no contest...
You'd have put your house on Mamardashvili being the most impactful GK in this season's relegation battle, and it's been a no contest...
March 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Joan García's shot-stopping performance since becoming Espanyol's starter (+11 goals prevented, based on quality of SOT faced - 42 apps).
You'd have put your house on Mamardashvili being the most impactful GK in this season's relegation battle, and it's been a no contest...
You'd have put your house on Mamardashvili being the most impactful GK in this season's relegation battle, and it's been a no contest...
Rodrygo is the first player to create 3+ chances, win 3+ fouls and complete 100% of his passes (31/31) in a #UCL knockout stage match since Arjen Robben in 2009 v Liverpool.
February 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Rodrygo is the first player to create 3+ chances, win 3+ fouls and complete 100% of his passes (31/31) in a #UCL knockout stage match since Arjen Robben in 2009 v Liverpool.
Hansi Flick's #FCB are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season.
The last manager/team combo from Europe's big five leagues with as good an average as that was... Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich in 2019-20 (3.2).
This guy might know a thing or two about attacking football...
The last manager/team combo from Europe's big five leagues with as good an average as that was... Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich in 2019-20 (3.2).
This guy might know a thing or two about attacking football...
February 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Hansi Flick's #FCB are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season.
The last manager/team combo from Europe's big five leagues with as good an average as that was... Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich in 2019-20 (3.2).
This guy might know a thing or two about attacking football...
The last manager/team combo from Europe's big five leagues with as good an average as that was... Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich in 2019-20 (3.2).
This guy might know a thing or two about attacking football...
Liking what Vicente Moreno is doing with Osasuna at the moment, and a very deserved equaliser last night.
Four becoming three in the defensive line, allowing Areso to play higher. Him and Zaragoza as your two sources of width is really powerful for where Osasuna are at.
Four becoming three in the defensive line, allowing Areso to play higher. Him and Zaragoza as your two sources of width is really powerful for where Osasuna are at.
February 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Liking what Vicente Moreno is doing with Osasuna at the moment, and a very deserved equaliser last night.
Four becoming three in the defensive line, allowing Areso to play higher. Him and Zaragoza as your two sources of width is really powerful for where Osasuna are at.
Four becoming three in the defensive line, allowing Areso to play higher. Him and Zaragoza as your two sources of width is really powerful for where Osasuna are at.
One other thing from the #FCB game - up until Fermín's red, Barça were averaging 74% possession (at 3-1 up).
Crazy for a game away at Sevilla, with that atmosphere, and against a coach you know isn't comfortable with having little of the ball. Just walked right over them.
Crazy for a game away at Sevilla, with that atmosphere, and against a coach you know isn't comfortable with having little of the ball. Just walked right over them.
February 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
One other thing from the #FCB game - up until Fermín's red, Barça were averaging 74% possession (at 3-1 up).
Crazy for a game away at Sevilla, with that atmosphere, and against a coach you know isn't comfortable with having little of the ball. Just walked right over them.
Crazy for a game away at Sevilla, with that atmosphere, and against a coach you know isn't comfortable with having little of the ball. Just walked right over them.
We're just starting February, and Raphinha already has more goals & assists (37) than any LaLiga player managed in the whole of last season across all competitions.
And just look at his defensive contribution, especially after #FCB went down to 10 men. Monster season.
And just look at his defensive contribution, especially after #FCB went down to 10 men. Monster season.
February 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We're just starting February, and Raphinha already has more goals & assists (37) than any LaLiga player managed in the whole of last season across all competitions.
And just look at his defensive contribution, especially after #FCB went down to 10 men. Monster season.
And just look at his defensive contribution, especially after #FCB went down to 10 men. Monster season.
What a first half by Athletic - and a game they've set up perfectly with their work out of possession (after some initial difficulties w/ Girona).
Relentless pressure, players doing multiple jobs, adapting on the fly to stop the free man being found... very few do it this well.
Relentless pressure, players doing multiple jobs, adapting on the fly to stop the free man being found... very few do it this well.
February 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a first half by Athletic - and a game they've set up perfectly with their work out of possession (after some initial difficulties w/ Girona).
Relentless pressure, players doing multiple jobs, adapting on the fly to stop the free man being found... very few do it this well.
Relentless pressure, players doing multiple jobs, adapting on the fly to stop the free man being found... very few do it this well.
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Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid: Breaking Down a Season-Defining Derby at the Santiago Bernabéu | Opta Analyst
It's Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga this weekend. We analyse where the Madrid derby will be won and lost.
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February 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...