LaLiga EA Sports presented the ideal eleven of matchday 28, selected with data from Driblab. The team is led by Raphinha (Barcelona), Arda Güler (Real Madrid), and Nahuel Molina (Atlético), authors of decisive goals. The complete eleven includes Dmitrovic; Molina, Giménez, Costas, and Cancelo; Valverde, Güler, and Olmo; Guedes, Espí, and Raphinha. The goalkeeper's interventions and defensive solidity marked the matchday.
The role of data analytics in selecting the ideal eleven 🧮
Platforms like Driblab use algorithms that process thousands of events per match: passes, recoveries, shots, and duels. These systems assign objective values to actions that sometimes go unnoticed, such as high presses or line-breaking passes. The selection of the ideal eleven is no longer just a matter of opinion, but a cross-section of metrics that quantify each player's real impact on the result.
What if our code had the punch of a Molina goal? ⚽
Imagine that our last commit fixed a bug with the power and precision of Nahuel Molina's long-range shot. Or that deploying a feature was as solid as a Dmitrovic save. Unfortunately, our greatest feat is usually that the build doesn't fail on the first try. Maybe we should ask Driblab to analyze our development metrics. Most likely, their algorithm would suggest rigorous training in fundamentals.