EL VOLCANO 3-4-1-2 | Tactical Eruption

@Babemocni1988 Hey, thank for this not strikless / meta tatic :)

Should this work on low leagues, 6 england league? i insert the 3 tatics and setpieces. With the worst team, worst players, will give it a try.

Sould i change mentality?

Thank you
 
@Babemocni1988 Hey, thank for this not strikless / meta tatic :)

Should this work on low leagues, 6 england league? i insert the 3 tatics and setpieces. With the worst team, worst players, will give it a try.

Sould i change mentality?

Thank you
Hello mate,I think so it should work,I never try it,let me know how it will go.
I advice to start every game with original tactic,latest small tweak testing during the season giving me even better results.
Will update it soon.
 

🌋 113TH IN EUROPE? GOOD. WATCH THIS. 🌋

TOTAL DOMINANCE WITH VALENCIA | VOLCANO V2​

Valencia entered Europe ranked 113th in the coefficient table.
Years without Champions League football will do that.

But once the ball starts rolling?
That number becomes irrelevant.

❌ NO REPUTATION. NO MERCY.​

Low coefficient. No protection. Big names drawn early.

And still — total domination.

Using VOLCANO V2, Valencia isn’t surviving in Europe.
We’re humiliating opponents.

High press. Relentless tempo. Zero respect for status.

PSG, GUARDIOLA — SILENCED​

Let’s be very clear:

➡ PSG managed by Pep Guardiola
90 minutes
0 shots on target

Not “limited chances”.
Not “good defensive shape”.

Zero.

That’s what happens when structure, pressing, and verticality are executed at elite level.

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VOLCANO V2 – BUILT TO BREAK TEAMS​

This system doesn’t adapt to opponents.
Opponents adapt — and fail.

  • New branded set-pieces = constant danger
  • Latest tweaks mean:
    • Faster ball circulation
    • More vertical attacks
    • Less sterile possession, more blood
The ball now moves quicker than defenses can react.

👉 Valencia looks unstoppable
👉 Europe’s elite look ordinary
👉 The season has only just started

Coefficient ranking says 113th.
On the pitch? This team plays like number one.

THIS IS NOT THE FINAL VERSION​

VOLCANO V2 is still evolving.


Tactic update coming soon.

Stay tuned — because this eruption is far from over 🌋🔥
FM26 is about to feel it.

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ONE LAST STAT. READ IT AGAIN.​


Last 11 matches played.
Goals conceded: 0.



Not luck.
Not low blocks.
Not parking the bus.


Pure VOLCANO V2 control.


Tactic update coming soon.
Stay tuned 🌋🔥
 
Up to now very enjoyable tactic and great approach by the teams to the game. Won premiership, fa cup and CL with Tottenham brought in Kjaergaard from Salzburg and Hien from Atalanta.
 

VOLCANO V2 – Controlled Chaos, Absolute Dominance

VOLCANO V2 didn’t need a revolution.
It needed precision.

Only a few changes were made, but they were enough to turn an already powerful system into something that feels completely unbeatable so far in season two with Valencia.

The biggest difference? Directness.
With Much More Direct Passing, the game feels faster, sharper, and brutally vertical. The ball travels with purpose. No hesitation, no wasted touches — just relentless forward momentum. Every attack feels like it’s designed to hurt.

What makes VOLCANO V2 even more special is its simplicity.
There are no formation-specific tweaks anymore. No overthinking. No constant adjustments.

The system is pure plug & play.

The only exception is against 4-2-3-1, where I:

  • Don’t invite crosses
  • Focus play through the middle
That’s it. Against everything else? Same setup. Same principles. Same destruction.

And then there are the set pieces — the real game changer.

With the introduction of brand new attacking set pieces, the results have been devastating.
My tallest defender, Yarek Gasiorowski (192 cm, 18 Jumping Reach), has already scored 7 goals in 11 appearances. That’s not luck — that’s design.

A huge part of this success comes from Samardžić, whose 15 Corner attribute makes him the perfect weapon from dead-ball situations. That’s exactly why he was chosen for the Shadow Striker role — quality delivery, intelligence, and consistency. The connection works like a charm.
Pay atention about my squad rating so far!

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Game by game, the confidence grows.
Game by game, the enjoyment increases.
VOLCANO V2 doesn’t just win — it dominates.

Fast.
Direct.
Vertical.
Deadly.

VOLCANO V2 is here

Now featuring brand new attacking set pieces – all in one system.

Enjoy the chaos. 🌋🔥



 
Great result there :) will try it on my english save for shure.
In my other save my goal is possesion. Maybe i can work with this and tweak for more possesion. (any recomendation?)
Will go for that setpieces also :)

Thank you keep us posted on more updates :)
 
Great result there :) will try it on my english save for shure.
In my other save my goal is possesion. Maybe i can work with this and tweak for more possesion. (any recomendation?)
Will go for that setpieces also :)

Thank you keep us posted on more updates :)
For more possession you need to play slower and not so direct,this is completely opposite 😉
 
Thank you Babemocni for your tactic!

I really like what you did in previous versions of FM ( tweaks and tactics) and i m glad to start a new save with your tactic in Belgium.

Just a quick question after reading your post, do you choose *** man teamtalk recommendation or do you do it yourself ? I use an old routine from Wolfsongs ( from 2010 :D). But i don t feel it makes a huge impact this year. Same goes for shouts, and i m a bit tired of doing it myself, but i m not sure of the impact on team performance.

What are your thaughts on that matter? Thank you again !
 
@Babemocni1988 - have you tested if the tactic would still work if Advanced Center Back was moved up to DM spot and became Half Back ?
I tried it, as you can see till Parma game I was using El Volcano original then from Napoli game I changed to diamond, Roles: HB in possession in all 3 tactics and out of possession in all 3 tactics role is CB and I changed the left striker to CHF(in possession) but because I have Leao in that position.

As you can see till now works wonders.
 

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If the opposition plays with inverted wingbacks, do not mark them with our strikers.
This prevents our strikers from being dragged out of position and keeps the central pressing shape intact.
Question: If the opposition plays with inverted wingbacks, who mark them?
 
I tried it, as you can see till Parma game I was using El Volcano original then from Napoli game I changed to diamond, Roles: HB in possession in all 3 tactics and out of possession in all 3 tactics role is CB and I changed the left striker to CHF(in possession) but because I have Leao in that position.

As you can see till now works wonders.
Very nice mate,i am glad that you make your own version.
Keep it up 💪
 
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