I really ask: what's different to use the draw exploit?

You don't build up a +7* squad... but if using draw-exploit, you are a +7* squad for everyone else...



There are also some things about the game design I don't like... but if you are Osasuna, you can't blame Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona for being such strong. If you have no money, you can't blame PSG, Manchester City,... that they have "unlimited" money. It's the way it works right now. You... the manager can give your best to get hired by one of this teams.
T11 doesn't work like this... but you can't blame players, who use it like it works.

For sure, I don't like the cup draw (because of that exploiting), but I deal with it as long as it's in the game. I try to motivate my team as much as possible to give their best.