The last few seasons I start believing more and more that most of the results are predetermined, so if it's written in the stars for you to beat a stronger team, it's going to happen. My last two rivals in the SL are managers two levels above me, both active. In the quarterfinals I went against the guy 20% stronger, played ultra-defensive (4 backs, 2 DMCs), still demolished him in the first leg 3:0, which was enough to get me into the semis despite the 0:1 loss in the return. Now I am playing a team which is 25% stronger. I went with the same tactics, the oppo didn't get a shot on goal until the 80th minute, I have a 1:0 advantage from the home game. If I don't get murdered in the return and get into the final, I would believe that the RNG has decided it's time for me to win the SL and I will, even if the opponent in the final is four levels above and has a 50% advantage over me. Knock on wood