At nightfall on April 20, Beijing time, the new season of
China Super League (soccer league)
In the first round of the Guangzhou Derby, the two sides fought to a 2-2 draw, and Guangzhou's streak of five consecutive league derby victories was cut short.
The Guangzhou Derby has always been
China Super League (soccer league)
One of the most focused and passionate matches in the league, Guangzhou City has repeatedly created obstacles for the Guangzhou team and has successfully thwarted its rivals on many occasions, a series of struggles that was once jokingly referred to by the fans as the "three acts of the daily life: eating, sleeping, and playing derbies". Looking back at the past few seasons, Guangzhou has shown strong dominance in derbies, defeating Guangzhou City five times in a row, especially in the 2019 and 2020 seasons, with overwhelming 5-0 victories in a single game. The last time Guangzhou failed to win a league derby was back in the first round of the 2018 season, when it lost 4-5 to Guangzhou City.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and the sense of suspense and perseverance in the Guangzhou Derby was rekindled, which seemed to further emphasize the reality of the "heavy challenges of the new season" for Guangzhou City.
