The first SBC Showdown is now live in EA FC 26’s Ultimate Team. The Showdown Squad Building Challenges for Pepe and Berchiche, for this weekend’s Villarreal v Athletic Bilbao clash, are available in the Squad Building Challenges area of the dedicated UT 26 section.
The Ivorian forward and the Spanish defender were the players selected by Electronic Arts, and these Showdown versions give them an immediate, significant boost to their stats and overall rating. At the bottom of this article, you’ll find the most cost-effective solutions to complete both Pepe’s and Berchiche’s SBCs, each of whom has received a special Showdown card.
How They Get Boosts
The winning Player will receive a +1 OVR and Role++ upgrade. In the event of a draw, both Players will receive a Role++ upgrade. Stay tuned for further Showdown SBCs and adjustments to the upgrade path throughout FC 26!
By completing the SBCs for the Villarreal winger and the Athletic Club full-back, you can also pick up additional rewards to use on other SBCs or to further strengthen your squad, helping you compete in Division Rivals and in the Champions Weekend League Finals.
We’d also like to remind you that on our pages, you can find a guide that helps you build budget-friendly squads, allowing you to climb the Division Rivals quickly and compete in the FUT Champions Weekend League finals.
Requirements Nicolas Pépé Showdown SBC
- 82-Rated Squad
- Min. Team Rating: 82
- Reward: 1x Gold Pack
- LALIGA
- Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTS
- Min. Team Rating: 81
- Reward: 1x x2 Players Pack
- Spain
- Min. 1 Players from: Spain
- Min. Team Rating: 80
- Reward: 1x x2 Players Pack
Requirements Yuri Berchiche Showdown SBC
- LALIGA
- Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTS
- Min. Team Rating: 81
- Reward: 1x x2 Players Pack
- Spain
- Min. 1 Players from: Spain
- Min. Team Rating: 80
- Reward: 1x x2 Players Pack
Pepe Showdown VS Berchiche Showdown – Overall – Stats – PlayStyles

Pepe Showdown Vs. Berchiche Showdown SBC Solutions
Before you get started, always make sure to check your club first to see if you already have any untradeable cards that meet the requirements for completing the SBC.
This way, you’ll be able to clear out those “useless” cards sitting in your club while at the same time saving plenty of coins, coins you can then put to better use elsewhere over the course of the season.
- LALIGA – 4,400 Coins x2
- Dzeko
- Vanaken
- Berardi
- Brahim
- Dahlkemper
- Angeldahl
- Hanshaw
- Terland
- Ladd
- DeMelo
- Castellanos
- Spain – 3,800 Coins
- Dzeko
- Reus
- Vanaken
- Sandro
- Kaku
- Dahlkemper
- Terland
- Ladd
- DeMelo
- Castellanos
- Hayashi
- 82-Rated Squad – 11,500 Coins
- Dzeko
- Brahim
- Berardi
- Van De Donk
- Gutierrez
- Angeldahl
- Corboz
- Terland
- Hoffmann
- Egurrola
- Castellanos
Which Card To Pick
Given the negligible cost of both cards, you can easily complete them both. However, if you really have to choose, go for Nicolas Pépé.
Stay tuned to our pages, many useful guides are coming that will make your gaming experience fun both in the Division Rivals and in the Champions Weekend League.
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