Barca Balanced 3 CBS – Vertical Tiki-Taka Revival

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Tactic Overview:
Formation: 3-2-2-3 (Libero + Double WCB | Double VOL | SS-SS-DLF)

Mentality: Balanced

Tactical Style: Custom Vertical Tiki-Taka

Team Fluidity: Flexible

This is a modern evolution of Cruyffian principles, blended with FM's meta. It’s built on ball dominance, overload creation, and 3 CB resilience — a unique treble-winning shape that works both domestically and in Europe.

Results (2027–28 Season Recap):
Competition Result
La Liga Champions
UCL Champions (3–1 vs Chelsea)
Spanish Super Cup Winner
Spanish Cup Runner-Up

129 league goals scored

25 goals conceded (best defence)

21 clean sheets

Top Scorer: Victor Osimhen (21)

Avg Rating Leader: Xavi Simons (7.66)

Tactical Roles & Instructions
Defence (3 CBS Setup)
Libero (Centre) – Gray: Drives forward in build-up, aggressive positioning

WCB (Left & Right) – Van de Ven, Fort: Carry the ball wide, support build-up and overlap threats

Midfield Engine
VOL (Left & Right) – Gavi & Casadó: Crucial double pivot with forward thrust, defensive work rate

In Transition: Counter, distribute quickly, roll out

Attacking Setup
Shadow Strikers (Kulusevski & Musiala): Operate between lines, constant goal threat

Inside Forwards (Elliott & Fermín): Invert inside and overload central areas

DLF (Osimhen): Links play, drags defenders, aerial threat

Team Instructions
In Possession:

Shorter Passing

Low Crosses

Run at Defence

Work Ball Into Box

Focus Play Left & Right

Overlap L/R

Be More Disciplined

Narrow Width

In Transition:

Counter

Counter-Press

Roll Out

Out of Possession:

High Press

Much Higher Line

Get Stuck In

Step Up More

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Key Stats & Match Data
Stat Value
Most Goals in League 129
Most Clean Sheets 21
Fewest Conceded 25
Most Shots 807
Avg. Attendance 71,521 (1st)

UCL Final MOTM: Jamal Musiala – 2 Assists, 8.5 Rating

Decisive Goals: Osimhen (17’), Fermín (77’), Xavi Simons (89’)

Player Spotlight
Player Role Impact
Osimhen DLF (A) 21 goals, hold-up play, aerial threat
Musiala SS (A) Top creator, MOTM in UCL final
Xavi Simons Super Sub 7.66 rating, late goals, creative spark
Gavi VOL (A) Link-up engine, recycles possession
Unai Simón SK (Su) Sweeper clean sheets – 21 total

When to Use This Tactic
Teams with high technical and off-the-ball movement

Ideal for controlling possession with vertical overloads

Very effective in Europe due to compact pressing + flexibility

Use squad rotation due to high mental + physical load

Conclusion
This is not just another 3-CB system. This is Barcelona reborn — where libero flair, double Volante dominance, and intelligent SS positioning create a tactical machine.

If you're tired of rigid gegenpress clones and want pure FM fluidity with modern discipline, this is your perfect tactical identity.