An explosive news has shaken the soccer world in China, focusing on a much-anticipated Shanghai derby between Shanghai Seaport and Shanghai Shenhua. According to Xinmin Evening News, if Shanghai Seaport can have the last laugh in this crucial battle, they will lock up this season's title in one fell swoop. It's worth mentioning that the team has a healthy squad with no injuries, which is undoubtedly their killer app. It's a shot in the arm for a team aiming to win the title.
After 18 rounds of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Seaport is leading the table with 43 points, while Shanghai Shenhua is following with 35 points, with a difference of 8 points between them. With Wu Lei and Oscar in hot form, and Vargas and Javier resolving their conflicts, it seems only a matter of time before Shanghai Seaport wins the Super League title. Shanghai Shenhua, on the other hand, is struggling to compete with Seaport, and with most of their star players being called up to the Asian Games team, the outlook is worrisome.
Xinmin Evening News pointed out that this game is crucial, and Javier has been deployed well in advance. In contrast, Shenhua suffered from the absence of key players in recent rounds of league matches, while Shanghai Seaport kept a full squad for the match. This provides more tactical options for Javier, which is also a big advantage for Harbor. It is said that if Harbour beat Shenhua, the points advantage will be extended to 11 points, and the championship is within reach.
It's easy to see from the Xinmin Evening News report that Shanghai Harbour have the upper hand in this derby and are on course to win the title. Although specific details have not been revealed, it is certainly a positive sign for Wu Lei, Oscar and Javier. It also worries Wu Jingui. Fans are buzzing about it.
Some fans said, "As Shanghai fans, we are eager to see Seaport win the championship and Shenhua win the FA Cup! Next year we will represent Shanghai in the Asian Championship!" Other fans were optimistic: "Even if we can't beat Shenhua in this game, Harbor is still expected to win the Super League title this season. At the moment, no one can beat Seaport, and the new foreign aid is so strong that other teams can't compete with them!"
However, there are also fans with a different viewpoint: "That's not necessarily true! Harbor's foreign aid problem still exists, most of the games this season rely on foreign aid, the league is not yet halfway through, anything is possible." Another fan encouraged, "Go for it! As long as we beat Shenhua and Tianjin, we can lock the championship position firmly!"
