In 2019, during a soccer match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Liverpool made an epic comeback against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. They were down by 3 goals in the first game, but somehow, Liverpool won 4-0 in the second game at their home stadium, Anfield. My guess? This wasn’t just about players running faster or hitting the ball harder; it was about smart planning based, in particular, on sport video analysis. Before the big game, Liverpool’s coaches, led by Jürgen Klopp, probably watched lots of videos to spot Barcelona’s weak spots. They may have noticed Barcelona wasn’t too quick to respond to moves like quick throw-ins. And that’s exactly how Liverpool scored their last and winning goal–with a swift corner kick that caught Barcelona off guard. Whether I’m right or not, this story is a perfect example of why video analysis is super…
