European Conquest System(2025-36)

1) SAVE OVERVIEW — “THE ATLÉTICO MADRID EMPIRE”

This is not just a save.
This is a dynasty-building simulation.

Timeline:

Club: Atlético Madrid

Era: ~2025 → 2036

Core identity: Tactical dominance + long-term squad building

Result: Spain + Europe + World conquered.

In FM terms, you turned Atlético into a modern football empire like:

Guardiola’s Barca +

Mourinho’s Real +

Klopp’s Liverpool +

Simeone’s Atlético DNA.

But more ruthless.

2) TROPHY DYNASTY — DECADE OF DOMINATION

From screenshots, Atlético Madrid basically ruled football from 2026 onward.

La Liga (Spanish League)



From your screenshot:

Atlético Madrid won La Liga:

2035/36

2034/35

2033/34

2032/33

2031/32

2030/31

2029/30

2028/29

2027/28 (Barcelona)

2026/27 (Real Madrid)

Meaning:
8 titles in 10 years
Absolute domestic dominance
Barcelona & Real Madrid reduced to secondary powers.



Supercopa de España



Atlético Madrid won:

2035/36

2034/35

2032/33

2031/32

2030/31

2029/30

2028/29

2025/26

Roughly 7–8 Supercopas in 10 years.

Meaning:

Atlético didn’t just win leagues — they dominated season openers too.

Psychological superiority over Barcelona & Real.

Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup)



Winners list shows Atlético repeatedly winning finals:

Examples:

2034/35 – Atlético Madrid

2030/31 – Atlético Madrid

2029/30 – Atlético Madrid

2028/29 – Atlético Madrid

2027/28 – Atlético Madrid

2025/26 – Atlético Madrid

Atlético = Cup specialists too.

Narrative angle:

While rivals focused on league battles, Atlético mastered knockout football, becoming Spain’s most complete team.

3) EUROPEAN EMPIRE — UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE



This is where your save becomes insane.

From screenshot:

Atlético Madrid UCL titles:

2034/35

2033/34

2032/33

2031/32

2030/31

2029/30

2028/29

2026/27

2025/26

That’s basically:
9 Champions League titles in 10 seasons.

Final opponents:

PSG

Athletic Bilbao

Tottenham

Aston Villa

Porto

Fiorentina

Manchester City

Inter

etc.

Meaning:

Atlético didn’t just beat giants.

They crushed multiple football cultures:

English

Italian

French

Portuguese

Spanish

Narrative angle:

Atlético Madrid didn’t just dominate Europe — they monopolised it.

This is literally Real Madrid-level legacy in FM.

4) INTERCONTINENTAL / WORLD DOMINATION

From Intercontinental Champions screenshot:



Atlético Madrid winners:

2035

2034

2033

2032

2031

2029

2027

2026

Opponents:

Esperance Tunis

Pachuca

Palmeiras

Al-Hilal

Al-Ittihad

Tigres

etc.

Meaning:
Atlético = global superpower
Not just European champions but world champions repeatedly.

Narrative angle:

Atlético Madrid became football’s ultimate benchmark, defeating champions from every continent.

5) MANAGERIAL STATS — THIS IS CRAZY

From Managerial Stats screenshot:


Career Record (Atlético Madrid)

Games played: 702

Wins: 556

Draws: 80

Losses: 66

Goals scored: 1803

Goals conceded: 486

Goal difference: +1317

Win percentage: 79%

Cups won: 41

79% win rate over 700+ matches = elite-tier manager.
Even Guardiola/Mourinho rarely reach that in FM long saves.

Transfer Strategy

Players bought: 43
Players sold: 34

Total spent: $1.63B

Total sold: $369M

Highest fee paid: $72M

Highest fee received: $48M

Meaning:
You built a GALÁCTICO-level squad but with controlled spending.
Not reckless — strategic empire building.

Narrative angle:

Atlético’s rise was not accidental. It was engineered through precise recruitment and long-term squad planning.

6) SQUAD EVOLUTION STORY (FMScout GOLD)

Even though screenshots don’t show players, FMScout article should tell this story:

Phase 1 — Foundation (2025–2027)

Stabilised Atlético’s squad

Balanced defence + attack

Built tactical identity

First UCL breakthrough (2025/26, 2026/27)

Phase 2 — Domination (2028–2032)

Prime generation of players

Tactical system perfected

Multiple UCL + La Liga titles

Barcelona & Real Madrid eclipsed

Phase 3 — Dynasty (2033–2036)

Atlético became Europe’s standard

Serial UCL winners

Global dominance

Managerial legacy cemented

This storytelling is what FMScout LOVES.

7) TACTICAL IDENTITY

Even without screenshots, we can define your style based on results:

Your Atlético Madrid system was likely:

High-intensity pressing

Tactical discipline (Simeone DNA)

Positional dominance

Elite squad depth

Big-game mentality

FMScout wording example:

Tactical Philosophy

This Atlético Madrid side was built on three pillars:

Tactical Control

Squad Depth

Mentality of Champions

Unlike traditional Atlético teams, this system combined defensive solidity with aggressive attacking transitions, creating one of the most dominant tactical eras in Football Manager history.




1) BASE FORMATION — “ASYMMETRIC 4-3-3 CONTROL SYSTEM”

On paper formation:
4-3-3 DM Wide (modern hybrid)




But actually in game:

In possession → 2-3-5 / 3-2-5 shape

Out of possession → 4-1-4-1 / 4-5-1 block

That’s why this tactic is so strong.

Core Philosophy

Style: Control Possession
Mentality: Balanced / Attacking
Idea:
dominate ball + overload half-spaces + vertical penetration

This is basically:

Guardiola positional play +

Simeone defensive structure +

Klopp intensity

2) SHAPE TRANSFORMATION (MOST IMPORTANT PART)
In Possession Shape (left panel)

You used:

WB (both sides)

BCB (both CBs)

DM

2x CM

2x IF

CF (Complete Forward)

Shape becomes:
IF CF IF
CM CM
DM
WB CB CB WB
GK


But in reality:

WB push high → width

IF cut inside → half-space

CF drops & links → central overload

DM anchors → stability

So shape becomes:

2-3-5 attack structure:

IF CF IF
WB CM CM WB
DM
CB CB


Meaning:

5 attackers

3 midfield controllers

2 defenders

This is EXACT modern football shape.

Out of Possession Shape (right panel)

You used:

FB instead of WB

CB + CB

DM stays

Wingers wider

CF stays central

So defensive shape:

4-1-4-1 block:

W CF W
CM CM
DM
FB CB CB FB


Meaning:

compact midfield

wide defensive coverage

strong central protection

This is Simeone DNA.

3) ROLE-BY-ROLE BREAKDOWN (TACTICAL ENGINE)

Now the real gold

GK — BGK / SK

Role: Ball Playing GK / Sweeper Keeper
Purpose:

build-up from back

connect CBs

start positional play

Key attributes:

Passing

First touch

Composure

CBs — BCB (Ball Playing CB)

Why BCB?

Because:

They step into midfield

Break opposition press

Allow DM to stay higher

Tactical effect:
CBs = hidden midfielders

This is Guardiola-style.

DM — Anchor of System

Role: DM (likely DLP / Anchor / DM-D)

Purpose:

shield defence

recycle possession

stop counters

He is the “brain” of your system.

If DM fails → tactic collapses.
If DM elite → tactic unstoppable.

CMs — Dual Engines

Two CMs are your system’s heart.

Likely roles:

CM(A) + CM(S)
or

Mezzala + Box-to-Box

Purpose:

vertical runs

half-space occupation

link defence to attack

Tactical effect:
create overloads in half-spaces.

WBs / FBs — Width Providers

In possession: WB
Out of possession: FB

Purpose:

stretch defence horizontally

allow IFs to cut inside

This is key.

Without wide fullbacks → IFs become useless.

IFs — Primary Goal Threat

Two Inside Forwards.

Purpose:

cut inside

attack half-space

become second strikers

So your attack becomes:

CF + IF + IF = 3 strikers.

That’s why your goal numbers are insane.
CF — Tactical Kingpiece

Role: Complete Forward (CF)

Most important role.

Purpose:

drop deep

link play

drag CBs out

create space for IFs

He is basically:

false 9 + target man + poacher.

That’s why CF is OP in your system.

4) WHY THIS TACTIC DOMINATES (REAL FM LOGIC)
1) Central Overload

You always have:

CF + 2 IF + 2 CM + DM

That’s 6 players in central zones.

Opponents usually have 4–5.

Result: midfield domination.

2) Width vs Compactness Paradox

WBs provide width

IFs attack inside

CF drops

Opposition defence gets confused:

mark wide?

mark central?

They fail → goals.

3) Perfect Rest Defence

You always keep:

2 CB + DM = 3 players back

So counters fail.

That’s why your conceded goals are low.

4) Tactical Flexibility

You have 2 versions:

Madrid Attack (Attacking mentality)

used vs weaker teams

high tempo

aggressive press

Madrid Normal (Balanced mentality)

used vs big teams

more compact

controlled rhythm

This dual system is elite.

Tactical Concept

This tactic is a modern 4-3-3 control system designed to dominate possession while maintaining defensive stability. The system transforms dynamically between a 2-3-5 attacking shape and a 4-1-4-1 defensive block, creating a perfect balance between aggression and control.

In Possession Structure

In possession, the team builds from the back using ball-playing centre-backs and a deep-lying midfielder. Full-backs push high to provide width, while inside forwards attack half-spaces. The complete forward acts as the tactical hub, linking play and creating space for runners. This creates a 2-3-5 attacking structure that overwhelms opponents centrally and horizontally.

Out of Possession Structure

Out of possession, the system drops into a compact 4-1-4-1 shape. The defensive midfielder shields the back line, while wide players track back to maintain width. This structure ensures defensive solidity while remaining ready for quick transitions.

Key Tactical Roles

Complete Forward: The focal point of attack, linking play and creating space.

Inside Forwards: Primary goal threats attacking central channels.

Central Midfielders: Engines of vertical progression and half-space occupation.

Defensive Midfielder: Tactical anchor and counter-prevention unit.

Wing-Backs: Width providers and secondary attackers.

Ball-Playing Centre-Backs: Progressive build-up initiators.

Tactical Strengths

Central overloads

Positional superiority

Strong rest defence

High attacking output

Tactical flexibility

Ideal Player Profiles

Technical CF with movement and link-up ability

Fast, clinical inside forwards

Intelligent DM with positioning and passing

Dynamic box-to-box midfielders

Attacking full-backs with stamina

Conclusion

This tactic represents a hybrid of positional play and defensive structure, capable of dominating both domestic and European competitions. Its adaptability makes it effective against a wide range of opponents, from low blocks to elite teams.