Cup competitions are like this minus the CL of course or so they're like in real life? Giant killing etc

I'm not sure but maybe quality of your team effects who you get? In the last two seasons I was in the cup I've never been drawn against a team of the same level or lower and again this season I've been drawn against a team two leagues higher.

Just a shame I can't bid for one of his players as he has a sweet 19 yo MR/AMR that would be great for my team!