Ive found that using your attack /defence levels in game closes the space.
You essentially have three layers that determine the compactness of the field:
Level 1 / Formation: You have your set formation and fluid formation if it is switched on
Level 2/ Attack & Defence Settings: You have these set individually, they include pressure, line depth and type of play style
Level 3/ Advanced Tactics: You can set these on or off but you can tailor them for extra defence and attack styles like wing rotation and swarm the box
However, you also have a fourth which is attack/defence level of your team. This is the ability to push your team further up and be more attacking by double tapping up on the dpad or down on the dpad in game. This closes the spaces when you push a bit further forward but leaves you a little open to the counter. And it works both ways, you may notice the CPU adjusting theirs through the match, if their bar is on red they are pushing forward, depending on what you do can close the gaps and in some situations can change the way the CPU plays. Ive been experimenting with it as I haven't used it ever, its always been set to balanced.
try it.