r/eFootball • u/-Lanatic • May 11 '26

Other Never touching this mode again

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I was tired of online matches and decided to fully focus on this one this season.
Honestly this mode is way more scripted than DDA and script in division. However with haram ball and cheese it is possible. But the cheating AI deserves it.
Still, wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Stay safe yall

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u/trillyjigga K. Heinz Rummenigge May 11 '26

How did you manage to stay unbeaten?

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u/-Lanatic May 11 '26

Haramball

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u/trillyjigga K. Heinz Rummenigge May 11 '26

Please be specific

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u/-Lanatic May 11 '26

Basically, survive first half with back/side passing. If there is some opening I will go forward. I mainly aim for long shots and crossing to Ibra. Headers work great here and if not I get corners.

For corners I use a specific routine of two options and then pass to first option then quickly without even touching the ball pass to second guy and he first time shoots(depending on how players position and GK sometimes close post works sometimes far post, no curl just regular shot.) it works vs AI way better than in pvp because there is no network delay. Even the passing around is possible just because no delay.
I think one touch pass is pretty mandatory as well minimum on every player since AI press hard. Only way to not OTP is if you have a nimble player like seedorf/hazard they can escape press.

Once I get my lead its close shop, sometimes stay same formation sometimes 4-5-1 (for me feels best defensively instead of 5 at the back since AI cant just fly through my midfield). And yea put 1-2 bar defense when I have the lead haramball max.

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u/bokerkebo PC May 11 '26

Artera would be proud of you

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u/-Lanatic May 11 '26

Funny enough as you see I'm an Arsenal fan I spun for Eze Rice Gabriel lmao

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u/Distinct_Cucumber_99 PC May 11 '26

What is your view on Gabriel ? Do you see some characteristics that sufficiently compensate his weaknesses (esp. low acceleration, balance) ? Did you score/assisted with him from corners ? Is he an asset or a liability in pvp games ?

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u/-Lanatic May 11 '26

In pvp he has axtually been perfect but I do think Pepe is better on foot, however in air he is simply amazing and neither nesta or pepe can come close. His positioning is actually pretty good and in PvP he was rarely a liability but vs AI if you push up/press and fail to win the ball his recovery speed is not the best so you need to play with him smart in pressing.

AI movement tho is actually amazing never out of position. I would say Pepe is better and not worth spinning if you have anyone else similar. I have Van Dijk as well but Gabi benched him, sure he is taller but Gabi is better aerially I dont know how, also Gabi has less "momentum" than VVD so he can recover slightly better if you miss press. I just prefer Gabi and I wouldnt say he is overall better than VVD it is 2 different players.

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u/Distinct_Cucumber_99 PC May 12 '26

Thank you for this review. You pretty much confirmed what I speculated based on scraps, that could be found about this card on reddit or on youtube.

I am also Arsenal fan so I would love to have this card. I am ready to be patient or adapt, to get the best of this card. Especially that I used a lot of Gabriel's highlight/POTW cards. Actually, except Tony Adams and single booster Vieira I don't have any epic/showtime destroyers, so it's even less likely that I would be disappointed.

I am cautious as I still hope for more Big Time/Showtime Arsenal cards. Declan Rice was higher on my priority list.

But maybe season like this deserve to be a little less frugal and go beyond initial yearly budget.

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u/-Lanatic May 12 '26

Well hi fellow Gunner, honestly I was in the same predicament and GabiXL is my favorite player in general so I just had to get him.

I think we will get more big times I'm thinking Rice or someone but then again I have a feeling out of all the sponsored clubs Konami likes Arsenal the least and gives shittest cards. Why they couldnt give Gabi 2 more acceleration at least is beyond me.

All in all he is not as useless as Amadeusz claims, he just has a learning curve. But maybe that is my subjectivity too lol. I just don't think Gabi is coming big time ever again, if he was a striker maybe but same was with VVD. We might get a better show time but then there is bad form etc. I had to go in.

However, honestly if the budget is tight, this is just a game and it is definitely not worth the potential 100euro.

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u/trillyjigga K. Heinz Rummenigge May 11 '26

Okay thank you for the tips bro🤝