Having the players in place is one thing, it‘s quite another getting them to work as a cohesive unit. Luckily, manager Carlo Ancelotti is one of the finest club coaches of all time, his ability to manage big players and big egos making his sides formidable wherever he goes. With these players and an appropriate formation, any FC 25 Coins enthusiast can become the Carlo Ancelotti of their living room and harness the power of the greatest Champions League club ever.
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FC 25 's default Real Madrid formation is recommended for a reason. Practically no other setup plays to the strengths of its key players quite like the 4-3-3. allowing the creativity of Los Blancos to thrive while playing to its main strengths in midfield and attack. Just as in real life, good management involves getting one‘s players in the positions they feel comfortable playing in, with the 4-3-3 allowing the talents of its players to shine most effectively.
For managers looking to be experimental, there‘s also a lot to be said for the 4-5-1. a similar formation to the recommended 4-3-3 that keeps the pivotal midfield trio of Modric, Kroos, and Casemiro as the team‘s core. Most other formations sacrifice this elite unit by attempting to push one of the midfield three too far forward, but the 4-5-1 plays to its players‘ strengths in a way that is similar to the 4-3-3 False Nine.
Both formations practically pick cheap FC 25 Coins themselves in terms of the players used, the only real headaches coming in the form of whether to play the struggling Eden Hazard on the left over Vinicius Junior or whether to place Marco Asensio on the right wing over Federico Valverde. Neither switch affects an overall statistical change, so such decisions are often dictated by tactics, preference, and availability.