Imagine a storm at sea, with waves and fierce winds. You’re a big boat. Not a speedboat or a kayak, but something like a commercial fishing trawler, a clipper ship or Roman Abramovich’s latest superyacht. You’ll get tossed about. You’ll have to prepare for the storm and make some accommodations, and you’ll probably take on some water. You’re worried there might be a bit of damage once it’s all over, but you’re not worried about survival.
Now imagine you’re an aircraft carrier.
On the water, there are big boats, and there are Big Boats. In soccer, there are big clubs and Big Clubs.