First, we analyse the tactical setup that Guardiola is using, then we look at how to mirror that setup in efootball.

If you have time, read all 3 parts. If you want want to look at the efootball setup only, go to part 3.

PART 1- Man City's 24/25 Tactial Setup

Defence

Pep's backline currently consists of 3 CBs (Dias, Akanji and Gvardiol), where the CB on the left (in this case Gvardiol) can also function as a LB, He also uses one DMF (Kovačić) as a pivot/backline protector as well as another player who is able to play DMF/RB when defending, but also play higher up the pitch often, into the midfield and a lot of attacking positions. (In this case, Rico Lewis).

Midfield

Pep is currently using a midfield diamond this season, consisting of the central DMF (Kovačić), AMF (KDB) on the left and AMF (Silva) on the right. This AMF often becomes central when the our special RB/DMF moves up the pitch to play as a midfielder or attack.

Attack

The wingers (Grealish/Doku/Sávio) remain wide and play normally, as the CF (Haaland) plays normally, using mainly elite finishing and less focus on technical ability.

PART 2- How They Play

Guardiola loves to control the midfield, and has been doing that since 2007 with Barça. Now, he uses a 3 man midfield a very attacking DMF/RB to overload the centre. This tends to make the opponent cram players into the midfield.

When playing from the back, this means the lane to the wingers is made a bit freer (as opponent RMF/LMF/ Wingers cover the centre or press), so the left AMF or attcking guy on the right can drift wide to the wingers and create winning 2v1 situations with the opponent FB, as well as overload 1 side.

If the opponent is shifted to 1 side, a switch to the opposite winger can catch them off guard. Also, if they play with a wide midfield the central overload can crack the centre, where our attacking DMF/RB joins the front and help strengthen the attack.

PART 3 - Using this setup in Efootbal

Defence

We will use 3 Build-up CBs for a stable backline, each preferably with good passing skills/stat (eg. Beckenbauer) so that we can pass accurately and far to wingers if need be.

Midfield

Use any Anchor Man DMF (eg. Rodri) to protect the CBs and cut out opponent counters. Also use a Full-Back Finisher/Attacking Fullback RB and play them in the RMF position (they should be RMF compatible eg. Cancelo) In the attacking player instructions set him to "Attacking" and in the defensive instructuons, "Deep Line". This makes the player attack high up but act as a RB while defending. Ensure this player has a substitute/good stamina. Instead of this you can use a B2B DMF and use the same player instructions.

To the left and just behind the CF, we use either a Classic No. 10 OR Creative Playmaker AMF with good passing skills/stats. The central AMF should also preferably have good dribbling skills/stats (eg. Left-Iniesta, Central-Maradonna).

Attack

Use any prolific winger in RWF/LWF, if you use a non prolific winger then make sure to set him to "Anchoring" in the attacking instructions to keep them wide. Then, the CF can be poacher ot Fox in the box BUT ensure they have great finishing skills/stats and a high Offensive Awareness (eg. Kane, Haaland, Inzhagi) and even heading (optional)

Team Playstyle

Any, BUT possession game is recommended as the focus is to keep possession and cause the opponent to come out of position/be outnumbered

Playing Guidelines

Make use of the attacking RMF/DMF to help the centre or winger. Try to look for your wingers in space, especially when the opponent fullback is far away, which can be HEAVILY exploited and makes this system dangerous. Always look for who is free (and the CF) when passing near the opponent goal.

And that's it! Thanks for reading