Smart Assist filter removed and matchmaking feels completely broken

I want to ask what people think about the latest update and how it has affected their experience since the Smart Assist filter was introduced.

From my experience, I used to face a mix of players, including people using Smart Assist. Now with the filter, most of my matches are against extremely stacked whale teams. Almost every opponent is heavily pay to win, with squads that are way beyond what you can realistically compete against without spending a lot of money.

The gameplay experience has become frustrating because the balance feels off.

• Opponents press constantly at extreme intensity
• Even when they make mistakes, it does not punish them
• Their defenders recover unrealistically fast and cover everything
• It feels like there is no room to create chances or play normally

Right now it genuinely feels like you cannot do anything meaningful against these teams unless you also have a heavily invested squad. The difference in performance is so large that it removes most of the competitive aspect.

The game feels much worse than before or i just me? idk...

I’m curious if others are experiencing the same thing or if this is just how matchmaking is supposed to work now.

(F2P 3120 Rated Team 1790 LP)