The Champions League semifinals are enticing not only for regular football fans looking to catch games of the highest quality but for FIFA 21 fans as well, as EA Sports has unveiled Showdown FUT cards to go along with the Chelsea vs Real Madrid second leg.
The Showdown cards have a special property, as the players selected will get a +2 OVR to their stats if their team wins, however, in the case of a draw, both will be rewarded with a +1 OVR boost.
From Real Madrid's side, EA has selected Mariano Díaz, a perhaps lackluster choice for many, but with great stats that would make him a sleeper pick for any FUT squad.
Without further ado, let's get down to everything you need to know about the Mariano Díaz Showdown SBC.
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Mariano Díaz Showdown - Stats
Despite his irregular performances for Real Madrid in real life, the Mariano Díaz Showdown boasts some incredible stats that can potentially get even better if Los Merengues qualify for the Champions League final.
He's got both Acceleration and Sprint Speed over 90, making him a perfect candidate for players looking to execute a high-tempo strategy. He's also no slouch when it comes to Finishing (90), Ball Control (85), and Dribbling (86).
His biggest attributes without a doubt are his aerial skills, reaching 99 in both Jumping and Heading Accuracy, with Mariano's only downside being that he's 180cm.
On top of all this Diaz's 97 Free Kick Accuracy is nothing to be scoffed at and could potentially be a difference-maker in close matches.
Mariano Díaz Showdown SBC - How to complete
In order to earn this FUT card, you'll need to exchange a total of two squads with unique requirements.
Real Madrid SBC
- # of players from Real Madrid: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 84
- Team Chemistry: Min 70
- # of players in the Squad: 11
- Cost: 46,000-50,000 Coins
- Reward: 1 Small Rare Mixed Players pack
LaLiga SBC
- # of players from LaLiga Santander: Min 1
- IF Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 85
- Team Chemistry: Min 60
- # of players in the Squad: 11
- Cost: 93,000-118,000 Coins
- Reward: 1 Prime Mixed Players pack