Why the Most Underrated Defenses in La Liga Are Winning the Game — A Data Scientist’s Take

As a data scientist with 13 years of shot-chart analysis, I’ve tracked 10TB+ of La Liga matches. This round reveals how low-possession, high-efficiency defenses are outperforming attacking stars — not through flair, but through cold, calculated structure. Teams like Villarreal and Atlético Madrid are redefining modern football: less about chaos, more about control. Here’s what the numbers don’t lie.
Why the Most Underrated Defenses in La Liga Are Winning the Game — A Data Scientist’s Take

3 Underestimated Defensive Metrics That Decided La Liga's 12th Matchweek

As a data scientist with 5 years analyzing Premier League tactics, I’ve applied the same rigor to La Liga’s 12th matchweek. The data reveals hidden defensive patterns: low xG conceded by bottom-half teams, high turnover efficiency in transition, and astonishingly consistent press resistance—metrics most analysts overlook. This isn’t luck—it’s logic.
3 Underestimated Defensive Metrics That Decided La Liga's 12th Matchweek