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Want to unlock FUTTIES Catarina Macário as fast as possible? The Pre-Season Macário objective can be finished in just 8 games. More importantly, this is Week 2 of the massive Pre-Season Completionist group, which grants incredible rewards for both FC 26 and a valuable head start in the upcoming EA FC 27.
Here is exactly how to set up your squad and what to focus on in each match so you can get it done efficiently.
Pre-Season Catarina Macário objective reference
Play 5 matches with min. 3 NWSL players starting
Assist 5 goals with a CAM (Preferred Position Only)
Win 3 matches by 2 or more goals with min. 2 USA players starting
Win 8 matches with min. 6 First Owned players starting
Note: Make sure you check the exact objective wording in-game before you start, so you do not miss a specific stat requirement and have to play extra games.
Best way to complete the Catarina Macário objective
The cleanest way to complete this objective is by splitting your matches between Squad Battles (Min. Semi-Pro) for the specific stat grinding and Live Events for quicker matches to farm the remaining wins.
Because the requirements overlap so well, you can build one simple squad and clear everything simultaneously:
Squad setup:
Catarina Macário objective squad setup
Games 1-3: Squad Battles (Min. Semi-Pro)
Your first three matches are the most important for knocking out the specific goals and win margins. Play these in Squad Battles so you can easily control the game.
What to do in each game:
- Win the match by 2 or more goals
- Assist at least 5 total goals across these games using your CAM
If you are playing on Semi-Pro, securing a 2-goal lead and getting your CAM involved in the attack should be a breeze early in the match.
Games 4-8: Live Events
By this point, you should have the 2-goal win margins and CAM assists finished. Take your exact same squad into Live Events to knock out the remaining matches much faster.
What to finish off:
- Win the remaining 5 games
- Cross the 5-game threshold for having 3 NWSL players in your starting 11 (this will pop automatically during this phase)
How to complete Wind it Back and Greatest Hits at the same time
If you want to maximize your grind, you can use your flexible squad spots to complete the Wind it Back and Greatest Hits objectives (both part of the Ultimate Rewind Completionist group) at the exact same time.
Just make sure you keep 2 clean sheets across your 8 games, include these specific card types in your squad, and hit these stats:
- 1x Ultimate Scream card
- 1x Glory Hunters card
- 1x Cornerstones card
- 1x TOTS card
- Assist 5 goals with a Winter Wildcards player
- Score 4 goals with a Knockout Royalty player
- Score 1 goal in 4 separate games with a Fantasy FC player
- Score 5 goals with a FUT Birthday player
- Score 5 goals with a Joga Bonito player
- Assist 4 goals with a Future Stars player
- Score 5 goals with a Thunderstruck player
- Score in 4 separate games with a Time Warp player
(Tip: You can use players with multiple promo types or dual-eligibility, like Marta to cover Knockout Royalty goals + USA/NWSL + CAM assists, to save space!)
Catarina Macário objective & FC 27 carryover rewards
Once you finish the objective, you will unlock FUTTIES Catarina Macário alongside 5x88+ Rare Gold Players pack for your FC 26 Ultimate Team.
However, the real value lies in the wider Pre-Season Completionist path. Completing this Week 2 group secures your second batch of carryover rewards for EA FC 27: an 81+ x3 Pack (Untradeable) and 10,000 Coins (granted by October 16, 2026).
Finishing the entire 4-week Pre-Season Completionist chain will unlock FUTTIES Icon Alessandro Del Piero in FC 26, plus a massive 20,000 Coins and an 83+ Tradeable 1 of 3 Player Pick in FC 27. Make sure to knock out Macário early so you do not miss out on next year's head start!
Getting Macário done early secures your next FC 27 carryover rewards. Check back next week for our fastest route through the Pre-Season Otamendi objective!
Are you grinding these 8 games in Squad Battles or Live Events? Let us know below.