I have an opposite experience. All my league teams r active and some of them change formations to counter(I like that). 2 CL teams in my group are stronger than me and r active Anthe weaker one too is active(he saw our yesterdays match while I didn't). Cup opponents both are active. The first one did not see the matches but he had bought new players before 2nd leg and also changed formations. The current round opponent even saw our 1st leg match.
I am level 9 BTW.