adidas Reveal UCL miCoach Data For di Maria & Müller
The Champions League returned to our screens this week as Europe's heavyweights collided in the first leg ties of the quater-final. Each Champions League week, adidas hook some of their star star atheltes with a miCoach chip in their boots to track their performance data at the highest level. This week, it's Ángel di María and Thomas Müller.
For the first time in football, fans across the globe can see how they compare to some of the best players on the greatest stage in football. Over the course of the season, adidas will be releasing exclusive performance data from a number of Europe's top players, giving fans the chance to compare their in-game stats alongside the professionals.
Real Madrid defeated Galatasaray 3-0 on day two of the Champions League quarter-finals played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Di Maria, who lasted 83 minutes before being replaced by Pepe, registered some impressive stats with the flying winger hitting a top speed of 30.15 km/h.
A range of adidas players will all be wearing miCoach Speed Cell in each fixture to capture a range performance metrics, including speed, distance, number of sprints and intensity. To test the all-round skill of aspiring footballers, one specific metric, from one adidas player, will set the benchmark for fans to match.
Bayern Munich were also in fine form, earning a deserved 2-0 victory over Juventus. A goal inside the first minute from David Alaba set Bayern on their way and Thomas Müller added a second just after the hour mark as the German giants bid to reach a third Champions League final in four years remained on track. Müller's intensity break down revealed how the German managed his energy throughout the 90 minutes.
Launched at the first UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matches, the Are You Champions League Level campaign is spearheaded by Jose Mourinho and includes a season-long training plans designed to get you in shape for the greatest stage.
The Real Madrid manager has challenged fans to show they have all the attributes to improve their game with work outs designed to improve core strength, flexibility and cardio as well as building match skills, such as speed, power and all-round fitness.
By visiting facebook.com/adidasfootball, fans will be able to import their miCoach work-out and put themselves in a unique side-by-side visual graphic.
