Valencia vs Real Madrid: Which is the better team in EA FC 25?
Valencia vs Real Madrid is surely one of the most-anticipated fixtures for the Los Blancos' fans as they look forward to taking on the Los Ches after a hefty loss against the Catalonians. While both teams boast a great squad in EA FC 25, certain parameters, including formation, player attributes, and others, can make their virtual encounter quite predictable.
Regardless of the Real Madrid vs Valencia match result in real life, EA FC 25 fans will surely seek the best by simulating one between these two La Liga clubs. Having said that, this article will compare the aforementioned pivotal parameters and discuss the final verdict on which team can yield the best results in EA FC 25 Kick-off or Manager mode.
Note: Several aspects of this article are subjective and solely represent the author's opinions.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Which team is better?
Before jumping into the comparison, note that the following squads and tactics might not have any similarity compared to the real-life versions. We've only selected the highest-rated and best-suited footballers for certain positions.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Formation comparison
Real Madrid uses the classic 4-3-3 Holding formation with two traditional wingers. The Los Blancos squad follows a Short Passing Build-Up with a High Defensive Approach.
Meanwhile, Valencia follows a classic 4-4-2 flat with no traditional wingers. However, its LM and RM act as inverted wingers to keep up the support from the wide area. Los Ches' both Build-Up and Defensive Approach are set to Balanced to keep things simple.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Attackers comparison
Hugo Duro (79) and Rafa Mir (77) lead the forward line for Valencia. While Duro offers decent Shooting (79) and Dribbling (76) attributes, Mir has good his Pace (76) and Physicality (79).
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe (91) remains the only frontman in Los Blancos' attack line. His stellar Pace (97) and Dribbling (92) attributes are quite exceptional and can easily beat the Los Ches' defenders.
Hence, it's evident that Los Blancos have the upper hand in attack. Apart from the aforementioned players, Dani Gomez and Brahim Diaz are a good backup option from the reserve squad.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Wingers comparison
Valencia's squad doesn't have any traditional wingers. However, as discussed, the LM and RM do act as inverted wingers. Diego Lopez (76) and Fran Perez (75) are exceptional on the wings. Lopez offers a good Pace (79), while Perez features decent Dribbling (74).
Meanwhile, the Los Blancos side has Vinicius Junior (90) and Rodrygo (86) in the wing area. The Brazilian duo excels in Pace (95 and 89) and Dribbling (91 and 88).
Clearly, the Los Blancos are superior in the wing area to the Los Ches.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Midfielders comparison
Valencia's midfield consists of two-star players, including Javi Guerra (75) and Pepelu (80). While Pepelu excels in his Passing (80) and Dribbling (77) attributes, Guerra is decent with the same Passing (72) and Dribbling (75).
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has Jude Bellingham (90), Federico Valverde (88), and Luka Modric (86) to control the flow of the midfield area. While Bellingham possesses great Shooting (87) and Dribbling (88) attributes, Valverde is extremely good with his Pace (88) and Dribbling (84). Lastly, the Croatian legend Modric excels with his Passing (88) and Dribbling (87) attributes.
Clearly, Los Blancos' midfield area seems more potent than the Valencia squad. It can easily beat the midfielders in a toe-to-toe battle.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Defenders and goalkeeper comparison
Valencia's squad has Gaya (82) and Thierry Correia (78) in the backline area. While the latter is exceptional with his Pace (92), Gaya excels in Pace (81) and Dribbling (79).
On the contrary, Real Madrid has Anotonio Rudiger (88) and Dani Carvajal (86) as the highest-rated players in the backline. Rudiger offers exceptional Defending (82) and Physicality (86), while Carvajal excels in Pace (81) and Dribbling (81) attributes.
Real Madrid's defensive line looks more threatening than the Los Ches side.
Lastly, Thibaut Courtois (89) is superior to Giorgi Mamardashvili (85) in attributes like ball handling, reflex, and positioning.
Valencia vs Real Madrid in EA FC 25: Final Verdict
Judging from the aforementioned stats, Los Blancos clearly have the upper hand in terms of formation and player attributes. Fans must opt for Real Madrid if they want to beat Valencia or any other team from La Liga in EA FC 25 Kick-off or Manager mode.
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