Chinese Super League Round 22: Among the top 4 title contenders, only Shanghai Port dropped points & the top four are separated by just 2 points; Changchun Yatai wins twice in a row to avoid relegation

The 8 matches of the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League have all been completed, with the following outcomes:Yunnan Yukun 1-5 Chengdu Rongcheng, Qingdao Hainiu 0-2 Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port 1-1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Meizhou Hakka 2-2 Zhejiang, Changchun Yatai 1-0 Shenzhen New Pengcheng, Henan 4-0 Dalian Yingbo, Shandong Taishan 3-2 Qingdao West Coast, Beijing Guoan 4-0 Wuhan Three Towns.

In this round of the Chinese Super League, three of the top four teams secured victories, with only Shanghai Port drawing and dropping points. This caused a shift at the top of the standings, as Shanghai Shenhua reclaimed first place with 49 points, while Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port both have 48 points, ranking second and third respectively. Fourth-placed Chengdu Rongcheng has 47 points, making the top four teams separated by only 2 points, promising a fiercely contested title race.

The relegation battle in this season’s Chinese Super League is also intense. The second-last team, Changchun Yatai, has won two consecutive league games and caught up in points with Qingdao Hainiu, who are just above them. These two teams, along with Shenzhen New Pengcheng in third-last and Meizhou Hakka in last place, are only 2 points apart. These four teams are essentially fighting for two relegation spots, with the other two facing demotion.

In the race for the Golden Boot this season, Beijing Guoan’s striker Fabio scored again this round, currently leading with 17 goals. He is 2 goals ahead of second-place Kazayishvili, and if he stays healthy, Fabio is likely to be the top scorer in this Chinese Super League season.