Long may the GIFs prosper
Even More Subtle Details
^ Certain players such as Iniesta can contextually add height or spin to a pass to beat the press.
Look at the height of this pass by Iniesta as the defender closes in. Making it more difficult to intercept the pass.
It just looks exactly like what you'd expect to happen in that situation. No button combo required.
^ Look at the way Adam Lallana shapes up to hit this shot. And look how early he's setting up for it too. Nice little touches that are very easy to miss.
^ Everything about this is wonderful. Keeping the ball by recycling possession, Rakitic opening up to receive the ball using the in-step, picking his head up and playing the pass.
Also, pay careful attention to the Dortmund player [Castro] that pressures Rakitic, notice the way he stops his forward motion and changes direction due to inertia.
You can see the difference in fluidity this year. There are tons of little improvements all over the shop.
I am more than happy with the quality of animations for once in a PES game.