Why are so many deriding the EPL? They still do fairly well in the CL and most of their teams advance to the?

A lot of European fans are annoyed by the over-confidence of English clubs. It's a bit hypocritical as they love to recite the history of their club's success, but it is understandable. There is a lot talked about how English football is the quickest, most exciting game in the world. Then Barcelona embarrass the EPL champions in the CL final.