I agree the drop-down thing is shit - both 3rd placed CL down to EL, and equally 3rd place EL down to ECL. I've said so earlier in this thread, and I'm pleased they are scrapping that after this season.
There's nothing unfair about it, though. So long as the rules of any competition (however...
It may seem that way, but how many chances should a team get, in cup competition? The whole 'dropping down' thing is bollocks as far as I am concerned.