Part of the problem is that it was broken on release. The game had serious defensive flaws that needed addressing and kick off goals. There were things in desperate need. But what EA have done is beef the defending AI up and that's not what was needed. Adjustments sure, but not hand holding. 2nd man press needs a nerf. We have been here so many times before and EA don't seem to learn.
I don't get invited to the yearly Beta because I play Seasons and EA don't care about that. Play UT the most unrealistic mode and they want to know you. You will get a Beta code then. That says it all to me. EA want to cater to an unrealistic, nothing resembles football mode above all else. And this is the result of not inviting true footballing sim people.
Barely any of those so called "pro" (sweat) streamers play any form of real football. It's embarrassing to watch over 5 of the same rubbish style goals go in while they wipe their forehead from all the sweat.
And that my friends is why FC26 is in this mess. The wrong people get listened to.