Rodrigo4073
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INTRODUCTION: this is an unorthodox 442, with a block (more like a cube) in the center that provides a lot of security in the defensive aspect. Two defensive midfielders and very attacking complete wingbacks, the aim of the tactic is to make a lot of passes into the space and provide the two forwards the opportunities, quick attack and sturdy defence, with a high amount of crosses.
THE SHAPE: a 4-2-2-0-2.

TESTING: i tested these tactics in 4 saves with the top four of Spain. In my first two testings i used a "beta version", and tried with Barcelona and Real Madrid. Then i improved a little bit in the Atletico save, and finally tried some variations in the Valencia save (i was not happy with them). So the final tactic should bring better results i think than in my tests.
RULES: no signings allowed. But i've sold a few players (i could not retain Feghouli in the Valencia save).
PLAYERS AND RETRAINING: i did not have the right players, for example, i used Messi as a center midfielder in the Barcelona save (testing purposes), and in the Atletico save i have to retrain some players, tried Griezzman as a target man, and Cebolla Rodriguez as a MC for example, same as Arda Turan. I couldn't use the right players in most of my saves, just because i lacked them. I recommend for the strikers positions players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mandzukic and Negredo, strong and good all-rounded players (I will provide screenshots of them), but the other players have very good performances too.
BARCELONA - LEAGUE TABLE AND RESULTS.
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REAL MADRID - LEAGUE TABLE AND RESULTS + CRISTIANO RONALDO GOALS.
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ATLETICO - LEAGUE TABLE AND RESULTS + MARIO MANDZUKIC GOALS.
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VALENCIA - LEAGUE TABLE AND RESULTS + ALVARO NEGREDO GOALS.
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PLAYERS: just follow the roles. The strikers can be technical too. Work rate is very important.
PRE-SEASON TRAINING:

SEASON TRAINING:

SET PIECES:i made my own set pieces, feel free to change them.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTIONS AND OPPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS:never let the assistant modify these settings. Your strikers should be marking the opposition fullbacks or wingbacks.
There are also some instructions on the opposition, mainly in the wide players. Leave them as they are.
PRESEASON:Try to arrange at least 10-12 friendlies and put the tactic in the three slots in order to start the season with the tactic almost totally fluid, play against very weak teams in order to boost your morale as high as possible, you can holiday this matches.
PITCH SIZE: Standard.
TEAM TALKS: I leave them to the assistant manager.
RED CARDS: remove one of your strikers and remove the individual man marking that he has.
SUBSTITUTIONS: I always try that the players on the field are not less than 70-75%, so substitute them if they are not in a good shape. I also substitute the players with yellow cards that have defensive duties in order to prevent playing with less men.
Here is the tactic, updated.
Rodrigo4073's Devi Defense v1.3
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