Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig: Which is the better team in EA FC 25?
Ahead of the Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig matchup in the Bundesliga, EA FC 25 fans seek the best among these two heavyweights. While the Red Bulls are going toe-to-toe with the league toppers, Die Borussen is struggling to show their dominance in the domestic league. However, both teams consist of a great set of promising players worthy of the top flight of European football. Players like Donyell Malen, Julian Brandt, Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko, Lois Openda, and others have great potential.
Regardless of the current scenario of both clubs, it’ll be interesting to simulate a match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig in EA FC 25 ahead of their real-life matchup on November 2, 2024. Therefore this article will provide fans with a detailed comparison between the German powerhouses to determine the best.
Note: Several aspects of this article are subjective and solely represent the author's opinions.
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig in EA FC 25: Which team is better?
This section of the article will compare the two German heavyweight teams Dortmund and Leipzig based on a few preset formations, tactics, and individual player ratings.
Serhou Guirassy (84) leads the front line with great Shooting (86) and Dribbling (80) attributes on his player card. Meanwhile, Leipzig's frontline consists of two promising strikers, Lois Openda (85) and the young Benjamin Sesko (79). While Openda is immensely great with his Pace (93) and Shooting (84), the Slovenian wonder kid Sesko impresses with his Pace (85) and Physicality (78).
In the midfield area, Dortmund's five exceptional midfielders are Karim Adeyemi (96 Pace and 81 Dribbling), Julian Brandt (85 Passing and 86 Dribbling), Donyell Malen (89 Pace and 85 Driblling), Emre Can (78 Shooting and 86 Physicality), and Marcel Sabitzer (84 Shooting and 82 Dribbling).
On the other hand, Leipzig's midfield area consists of four stellar midfielders namely Xavi Simons (86 Dribbling and 81 Pace), Christoph Baumgartner (82 Dribbling and 77 Pace), Amadou Haidara (79 Passing and 81 Dribbling), and Xaver Schlager (78 Dribbling and 79 Physicality).
In the four-at-the-back setup, Dortmund has Ramy Bensebaini (78 Defending and 77 Physicality) and Julian Ryerson (80 Physicality and 76 Dribbling) as the sidebacks. Meanwhile, Nico Sclotterbeck (85 Defending and 82 Physicality) and Waldemar Anton (83 Physicality and 81 Defending) are the perfect German CB duo.
On the Leipzig side, David Raum (85 Pace and 81 Passing) and Benjamin Heinrichs (78 Dribbling and 79 Defending) are the perfect side-backs to join the attack line. Meanwhile, Castello Lukeba (82 Pace and 82 Defending) and Willi Orban (85 Defending and 78 Physicality) take on the CB roles.
Lastly, Dortmund's Gregor Kobel (88) is more viable as a goalkeeper than Leipzig's Peter Gulacsi (82) in terms of diving, ball handling, and positioning.
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig in EA FC 25: Tactics and formation comparison
Borussia Dortmund follows a 4-2-3-1 Wide formation with a Short Passing Build-up and High Defensive Approach. Even though the formation doesn't have any traditional wingers, Karim Adeyemi and Donyell Malen have Inside Forward+ roles to act as inverted wingers.
On the contrary, RB Leipzig follows the traditional 4-2-2-2 formation with no wingers. They adopt the Counter Build-up style while maintaining a High Defensive Approach. In such a formation, both side-backs must go up on the field to keep the option open on the wing. This is why Raum and Henrichs have the Attacking Wingback+ and Wingback+ preset roles, respectively.
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig in EA FC 25: Final Verdict
It's quite evident that Borussia's forward line seems to lack the Pace that Leipzig has. However, their midfield and defense line are more potent than Leipzig's. Regardless of the current situation in the league, fans should opt for Borussia Dortmund to yield the best results in EA FC 25 Manager or Kick-off mode.
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