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 24 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 24 '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 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.

Of all the positions to pick, the goalkeeper must be the simplest of all. Belgian international Thibaut Courtois had shaken off a tricky debut season at Madrid to become arguably the finest keeper in the world, and his inclusion here is not up for a challenge. 23-year-old Ukrainian Andriy Lunin makes for a very decent backup, but Courtois‘s whopping 89 rating speaks for itself.

With Marcelo‘s time at Real Madrid sadly coming to an end, Ferland Mendy can rest easy knowing he has the left-back spot completely nailed down. The Frenchman doesn‘t necessarily take all of the headlines from his position in the back line, but he‘s proven himself a capable and explosively fast asset in defense.

Mendy‘s key attribute is unquestionably his lightning pace (91 acceleration and 92 sprint speed), but his stats are exceedingly well-balanced elsewhere. While nothing stands out as outstanding, pretty much every necessary attribute is well into the green, making Mendy a hugely valuable player without any glaring weaknesses or defects.

Easily one of the finest defenders of his generation, David Alaba has transferred his undeniable quality and experience to Madrid with consummate ease. With an 85 overall rating and the versatility of playing at center-back or left-back, Alaba‘s inclusion is simply a formality.

Much like Mendy, Alaba is a complete footballer, evidencing very few defects or weaknesses that might render him unreliable. With ball control at 85 and defensive awareness at 87. Alaba is as confident on the EA FC 24 Coins for sale ball as he is without it, making him a vital asset at the heart of defense or, if it comes to it, holding court in the midfield.