Being one of the elite clubs in the world of football, fans are always looking out for Real Madrid’s best formation and Starting 11 inEA Sports FC 24. The Spanish giant has had a great run over the years, having finished in the Top 3 in La Liga every year for the last 10 years, and having won 35 La Liga titles to date. The team has housed legends over the years, with the likes of Angel Di María, Sergio Ramos, and Cristiano Ronaldo, to name a few.
Hardcore fans stick to Real Madrid inEA Sports FC 24. The club has had a couple of changes over the summer transfer window as Karim Benzema left, and Jude Bellingham joined the roster. However, the team is still one of the best for players of all playstyles. Because the line-up has changed this year, what worked inFIFA 23will not make a mark this time around. And this is especially true if they wish to go up against their archrivals,FC Barcelona’s Starting 11 inEA Sports FC 24.
Updated June 30, 2025, by Amjad A. Asma:Real Madrid is one of the top clubs in La Liga, and this is neatly reflected in the La Liga standings - currently, the club is in first place with 65 points, well ahead of Girona at 59 and Barcelona at 57. Similarly, they are at the top of Group C in the Champions League. It seems like a good season for the club, and with speculation, at this point at least, that French star Kylian Mbappe will join the Spanish giant in the next season, fans are understandably feeling the high while it lasts.
While those fans will have to wait to see what happens, Real Madrid’s Starting 11 in EA Sports FC 24 is still a force to be reckoned with. There have been multiple squad updates since the game’s cycle began, and the stat changes appropriately reflect the footballers’ real-world performances. Since these can have a great impact on gameplay, let’s check out the current best formation and Starting 11 for Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24.
Best Formations for Real Madrid In EA Sports FC 24
4-1-2-1-2 Or 4-3-3 Attack
The club’s attacking line-up is strong, but it does consist of young players who need to gain more experience, at least when compared to the midfield. As such, the team is relatively high on stamina, pace, and physicality, but is held back a bit by technical abilities. As such, players can use new skill moves and dribbling mechanics, likeEffort Touches inEA Sports FC 24, to great effect.
With that in mind, the first formation for Real Madrid is the current default 4-1-2-1-2. It is balanced, but leans slightly more towards the defensive. The narrow layout presents with Tchouameni as the CDM, and Vini Jr. and Rodrygo as the strikers. Since Vini Jr. isn’t playing in his natural position, and the formation leaves players open to the opponent’s attacks from the wing, the game plan would be to play it safe and capitalize on a mistake. Considering the footballers’ prime age, they’re less likely to get tired before the other team does. This can open up opportunities to safely pressure and go for quick attacks whenever the opportunity strikes.
The second layout for Real Madrid is the4-3-3 Attack formation inEA Sports FC 24, which is also quite balanced and flexible. The presence of Bellingham as the CAM here, Rodrygo as the striker, and Vini Jr. and Valverde on the wings allows for a more offensive-forward playstyle. Players can take advantage of the young forwards to play more aggressively, pressuring opponents into losing the ball and moving in for frequent attacks.
As always, gamers are encouraged to experiment with these formations depending on their prefered personal playstyles. Overall, however, these two formations and the line-ups given in the next section are the optimal choices, especially for those new to the game.
Best Starting 11 For Real Madrid In EA Sports FC 24
The Youth Up Front Make Up For Average Shooting With Speed And Stamina
As mentioned earlier, Real Madrid’s current attacking lineup is a bit weak at the moment, which is reflected inEA Sports FC 24. Rodrygo’s presence as the striker is welcome, but the position isn’t as strong with him now as it was with Karim Benzema.
Vini Jr. and Rodrygo are fast and have great dribbling. Thus, even though they don’t have great shooting stats, they can get past the defense and right in the box to take a shot. The former, especially with Quick Step PS+. Finesse Shot, Technical, Rapid, and more, is absolutely great at leading attacks. Similarly, Valverde also comes with great physicals, and Power Shot and Trivela playstyles, among others, and can take shots from outside the box.
Kroos and Tchouameni are similarly great at creating plays, not to mention they’re ability at pressuring and intercepting the ball from stronger opponents. The two come with a laundry list ofimportant playstyles inEA Sports FC 24, such as Dead Ball, Incisive Pass, Anticipate, Bruiser, Aerial — the list is too long to mention really. However, there’s one sad note - Kroos is very slow, and his stamina isn’t great either. Switching him later on for, say, Camavinga or Modric, would be ideal.
There’s also the question of who should be in the Real Madrid’s Starting 11 inEA Sports FC 24- Modric or Bellingham. Modric has better passing stats and playstyles, especially Incisive Pass, Whipped Pass, Long Ball Pass, Technical for dribbling, and Trivela PS+ for shooting. Essentially, he’s a good choice if players are confident in their movement and can create space for build-up plays or long shots at the goal.
Meanwhile, Bellingham has much more stamina, strength, and aggression. He comes with Relentless PS+, Intercept, Slide Tackle, Technical, and Flair. As such, if players are more prone to headstrong run-ins and like to play a rougher game, Bellingham is the go-to choice. Additionally, if players are interested in Career Mode, Bellingham is one of thebest young central midfielders inEA Sports FC 24.
Talking about defense, Rudiger and Militao can keep the opponents in check, and are very handy at intercepting shots. Both of them are excellent at defending from corners and crosses, and their pace is decent. Since most of the footballers in this line-up are better at defense, players are in good hands.
As the teams in the title are regularly updated to mirror their real-life counterparts, the current line-up needs a couple of changes to reach its peak efficacy. The line-ups for the two Real Madrid formations inEA Sports FC 24mentioned above are:
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Aside from the starting 11 for 4-1-2-1-2, the best substitutes for Real Madrid inEA Sports FC 24are:
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Aside from the Starting 11 for 4-3-3 Attack, the best substitutes for Real Madrid inEA Sports FC 24are:
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As always, players are free to try out any custom tactics they wish in their playstyles. However, it is advised that they stick to the default tactics and instructions in case they’re not well-versed with the footballers or are confused about which settings to pick. Overall, while the above material covers the current best formation and Starting 11 for Real Madrid inEA Sports FC 24,future stat changes and the players' own skills can and will lead to variations.
