I don't really want to exploit the cup format either but my quality is more than 10 points above average for a L16 team. So I need to drag it down to improve my chances next season, As least I can enjoy playing in it rather than complaining about it being a heavy token buyer in the last 3 1/2 seasons.
I ended up enjoying my cup run and was so unlucky to not get further in it
Season 1 League: Winners
Season 2 League: 2nd, Champions League: Runners up
Season 3 League: 1st, Champions league: Quarter Finals, Cup: Play-Off