El Classico is one of the most famous rivalries in football. With both Real Madrid and Barcelona rated as five stars in EAFC 25, let us find out which is the better team.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of the biggest clubs in Spain and European football overall. Their rivalry has lasted over many decades and featured many iconic players. The Real Madrid vs Barcelona match each year garners a huge amount of viewers and has fans split over which is the better team. With EA Sports having released all player ratings for EAFC 25, let us find out which team outshines the other in the latest edition of the game.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona in EAFC 25
Real Madrid Starting XI:
- Striker: Kylian Mbappe (91)
- Left Winger: Vini Jr. (91)
- Right Winger: Rodrygo (86)
- Central Midfielder: Jude Bellingham (90)
- Central Defensive Midfielder: Aurelian Tchouameni (85)
- Central Midfielder: Federico Valverde (88)
- Left Back: Ferland Mendy (85)
- Right Back: Dani Carvajal (87)
- Center Back: Antonio Rudiger (88)
- Center Back: Eder Militao (86)
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (89)
The 4-3-3 formation with a CAM is most suited for Real Madrid in EAFC 25. The attack is incredibly strong with Kylian Mbappe in the striker position. He is supported by Vini Jr. and Rodrygo from the wings. Poster boy Jude Bellingham starts in the midfield alongside Fede Valverde. Tchouameni is the defensive midfielder and dictates the flow of the play. Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal are the full-backs for Real Madrid. The center-back duo of Rudiger and Militao completes the defensive line. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stands in front of the goal.
Barcelona Starting XI:
- Striker: Robert Lewandowski (90)
- Left Winger: Raphinha (87)
- Right Winger: Lamine Yamal (83)
- Central Attacking Midfielder: Dani Olmo (84)
- Central Midfielder: Frenkie de Jong (87)
- Central Midfielder: Pedri (86)
- Left Back: Alejandro Balde (81)
- Right Back: Jules Kounde (85)
- Center Back: Ronald Araujo (85)
- Center Back: Andreas Christensen (83)
- Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (89)
Barcelona utilizes the 4-3-3 formation in EAFC 25. Robert Lewandowski is the primary striker for the team. He receives support from Lamine Yamal and Raphina from the wings. Frenkie De Jong and Pedri form the midfield pivot and dictate the pace of the game. Dani Olmo starts as the CAM for Barcelona and is the secondary striker. The full-back duo of Balde and Kounde deny opponent wingers goalscoring opportunities and contribute to the team’s attack as well. Araujo and Christensen form the center-back duo for Barcelona. Ter Stegen stands as the goalkeeper.
Conclusion
Even though both sides are extremely balanced, Real Madrid edges out Barcelona in EAFC 25 due to the sheer number of high-rated players in the club. Mbappe is the highest rated player with a rating of 91 when both teams are taken into consideration. Vini Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Lewandowski are all rated 90 as well. Real Madrid also has a more robust midfield than Barcelona due to the presence of Modric and Camavinga on the bench.
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