Unveiling the Ultimate Formation & Starting XI for Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24

Real Madrid stands as one of the top football powerhouses worldwide, a fact evident in EA Sports FC 24. The Spanish titan has experienced remarkable success, consistently finishing in the top 3 of La Liga for the past decade and clinching an impressive 35 La Liga titles thus far. This season appears promising as they currently lead the league, albeit with a slight advantage. Over the years, Real Madrid has harbored true legends, including Ángel Di María, Sergio Ramos, and Cristiano Ronaldo, just to name a few.

Devoted fans remain loyal to Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24. Although the club has undergone some changes during the summer transfer window, with Karim Benzema departing and Jude Bellingham joining the squad, it remains one of the premier choices for players of all play styles. Due to the alterations in the team's roster this season, strategies that proved effective in FIFA 23 will not hold the same impact this time around. Thus, we present the optimal formations for this team in EA Sports FC 24.

Best Formations for Real Madrid

The team's young attacking line-up, while strong, lacks experience compared to the midfield. As a result, their strength lies in stamina, pace, and physicality, but technical abilities hold them back slightly.

Taking this into account, the team's current default formation is the balanced 4-1-2-1-2. However, it leans slightly towards a defensive approach. This formation features Tchouaméni as the CDM and Vini Jr. and Rodrygo as the strikers, although they are not playing in their natural positions. The game plan is to play it safe until the opponent makes a mistake and then capitalize on fast counter-attacks. Given the players' prime age, they are less likely to tire before the opposing team, creating opportunities to push forward.

The 4-3-3 formation is another well-balanced arrangement in EA Sports FC 24. However, its dynamic nature lends itself to a more aggressive approach to the game. With Bellingham occupying the CAM position, Joselu leading the attacking line, and Vini Jr. and Rodrygo deployed in their natural roles, players have the opportunity to adopt an offensive-forward playstyle. Exploiting the capabilities of these young forwards, opponents can be relentlessly pressurized into making mistakes and providing openings for frequent attacking maneuvers.

Best Starting 11 for Real Madrid

As always, it is important for gamers to try out different formations according to their own gameplay preferences. Nevertheless, the following two formations, along with the line-ups mentioned in the forthcoming section, are considered the most optimal, particularly for new players.

As previously mentioned, Real Madrid's current offensive lineup is currently struggling, which is evident in EA Sports FC 24. While Joselu's presence as the striker is appreciated, it doesn't compare to the strength that Karim Benzema brought to the position.

Since the rosters in the game are frequently updated to mirror real-life teams, a few adjustments are necessary for the current lineup to reach its maximum effectiveness. The lineups for the two formations mentioned earlier are as follows:

4-2-1-2

Aside from the starting 11 for 4-2-1-2, the best substitutes for Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24 are:

4-3-3

Aside from the starting 11 for 4-3-3, the best substitutes for Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24 are:

As always, players are free to choose their own custom tactics to suit their playstyles. However, it is recommended to adhere to the default tactics and instructions if they are unfamiliar with the footballers or unsure about which settings to select.

EA Sports FC 24

Platform(s) PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox OneReleased September 29, 2023Publisher(s) EA SportsESRB E For Everyone