LaLiga EA Sports presented the ideal eleven of matchday 25, selected with data from Driblab. The team is led by Iago Aspas (Celta), Alexander Sørloth (Atlético) and Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), recognized for their goals and assists. They are joined by Vlachodimos; Llorente, Eric García, Laporte, Yuri; Bernal, Comesaña; and Fede Viñas. Their interventions, with key saves and game control, were decisive for their clubs' victories.
The role of data analytics in selecting the ideal eleven 📊
The selection of this team is not subjective; it is based on Driblab's analysis algorithms. These systems process thousands of events per match: key passes, recoveries, won duels and xG (expected goals). The technology cross-references metrics to assess a player's real impact beyond the goal, identifying tactical contributions such as Bernal's transitions or Laporte's ball exits. It is a process that quantifies performance.
And the trophy for this team is a discount code on Driblab? 🤔
One looks at the eleven and thinks: what an honor, your name comes out of a database. While footballers receive ovations on the field, a server somewhere adds up their decisive events. There is no award ceremony, just a graphic on a website. Maybe the prize is that your avatar in the video game goes up a point. Or that your agent uses the report to ask for a higher salary. Glory, today, has a spreadsheet format.