RIP Squad Battles Rewards?

When EA announced that they were increasing the difficulty, I was very unhappy. This is the mode that provides the majority of my squad-boosting rewards.

However, it's not as bad as I first thought. The CPU still passes it around like 08/09 Barca, but they have added some realism to it. The CPU missing more shots when under pressure.

In addition, the tackling success rate has also been decreased. The CPU misses on occasion and even commits fouls in dangerous areas.

Overall, the game mode feels like this Nike commercial below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taxldmY8V-Y

Again, I want to say that this is an improvement, but there is still much work to be done.

Please fix the step up from professional to world class difficulty. It's mostly the fact that my teammates drop 20 IQ points between the 2 modes. If I have to trigger the runs, please make it so my players run into the open space, not into the CB's back.

What does everyone else think of the new "and improved" Squad Battles?