because if for example, you have a 5* team for level 10 and he has a 3* team for level 12, that puts you pretty much on the same quality. it's not like they let you play a level 12 with full scout team, even though they can do it while the season already started and then you're really ****ed, that's the only problem.

I always get higher level teams against me in the cup and get kicked early even though I have a decent team, so you're not alone.