Guangzhou lost 1-4 to Changchun Yatai in the 33rd round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) at the end of today's (December 27) match, deciding to be relegated one round early, their first relegation since winning the CSL title in the 2010 season. According to the rules, the club, which has won the Super League title eight times in 12 years, will enter the Central League next season.
