im playing in Spain and hae won my first match 4-1... but was against a low team.. think it can work. my wingbacks are very good.. Brazil are using a formation like it at the confederations cup.
Yes the main focus is to control the game, with short passes. Mata seems to play great just behind the two strikers. He scores a bunch of goals. I also try to win the ball at the opponents pitch to hold the pressure on them. It is important to have two very good wingbacks with speed and dribbling, then you will get plenty crosses in.
I am never sure about wingbacks though, as I like to have a strong back four. But if this formation can let me control 60-70% of the possesion, and can utilize a good athletic d-line, I may give it a go. But I need the details first.