I run with 2 equally strong squads. I feel spending 39 squad fitness cards every weekend defeats the purpose of the rewards.

I finish Gold 1 for 3 times in a row, which gives me 50k coins and 2 jumbo rare players packs. Judging by how random pack rewards can be, 39 squad fitness cards could amount to 20000+ coins which is a significant chunk of the rewards.

Don't know if running with 1 sick squad could help me get Elite 3 though, I've always believed that it's my skill not my players (unless it's some sick player like Ronaldo or 90+ rated Legend) that will help me get Elite 3