The best teams have shown off their high-end talent and displayed consistency through the first half of the season, yet the competitions in England, Spain, and France remain as close as ever. EA updates the team and player ratings in FIFA 15 to reflect real-life performance, and this part of the season is as good as any to see who's on top. Our top five clubs are listed below, a combination of the current Matchday ratings and opinion on how effective the teams are in-game.…

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FIFA 15 has finally been released to millions of fans around the world, joining the many real football seasons that are currently under way. With the game launched and a few Matchday roster updates released, it's a good time to take a look at the best teams in the game.

1. Real Madrid: 87 ATT, 85 MID, 82 DEF, 84 GK

Bayern…

The general idea hasn't changed much over the last few iterations of the FIFA series in terms of controls, but there are a few details that can make the difference between blasting wide and sinking your shot.

In particular, the video focuses on the different styles of free kicks you can take in FIFA 15. The Power Free Kick should be used from range with a strong distance shooter. You use LB/L1 to drive your kick forward, and…