Bought FC Season 3 - Now losing 9 out of 10 matches

I am an average player currently in level 6 in rivals with a good 87 squad 33/33 chemistry.

Since I bought FC season 3 I have been suddenly losing almost every game in Rivals.

During the games, the opposite player almost ALWAYS scores in the 44th minute in the first half (irrespective if it is 0-0 or I have made a goal). Then in the second half suddenly he is dominating the game even though I am playing in the same way and have a very strong bench. I usually lose with 0-3, 1-4 in the end.

Before my purchase I was steadily moving up in level 6 and now I will head for level 7 if I lose the next game. My players seem much slower when approaching goal than before and it is virtually impossible to dribble any CB irrespective if it's a good or bad team based on ratings. My only chance is to shoot outside from the box when there is a distance from the defenders. Otherwise they block me EVERY time.

Something is clearly off. I don't think everyone else have suddenly become so much better in a few days and everyone cannot all be cheaters(?)

Anyone else recognizing this?