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Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21 – Part 2

Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21 – Part 2

In our previous article, we talked about the history of Pep Guardiola’s tactics and the 4-3-3 tiki taka tactic he utilized at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. In this installment, we will explore the 3-4-3 tactic he has used more recently at Manchester City. Part 1 – http://dictatethegame.com/recreating-guardiolas-tactics-in-fm21/ This of course has roots at Barcelona as well when Pep was a player. Johan Cruyff developed a similar 3-4-3 when he was Barca’s manager. In Guardiola’s tactics it’s slightly different…

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Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21

Recreating Guardiola’s Tactics in FM21

From Barcelona to Bayern Munich to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s tactic have evolved football over the past decade. His key principles are rooted in ‘The Barcelona Way” possession, fluidity, and numerical advantages. His teams let the ball do the hard work and this has provided much success over the years, winning numerous Champions Leagues, League Titles and Domestic Cups. Today we will make an attempt at recreating Guardiola’s tactics in FM21.

Total Football Journeyman: From Mighty Magyars to Flying Dutchmen

Total Football Journeyman: From Mighty Magyars to Flying Dutchmen

Guide on Half-Space Control in FM21 What is the one historical football style you always wanted to recreate in Football Manager? If you, my dear reader, were to ask me then you probably won’t be surprised by my answer. Especially if you are familiar with my writing over the recent years. Mostly it’s been about recreating Total Football in the simulated world of Football Manager. Ever since FM14, I have attempted this. If my past tactical musings interest you then…

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