Undoubtedly, the teams competing for the Asian Champions League will be categorized according to their respective power ratings. To be clear, the teams that will be able to enter this intercontinental event next season include the winning team of the Chinese Super League, the runners-up and the third place finishers, plus the winners of the AFC Cup, Shanghai Shenhua. The FA has vowed to build Asia's top league, and the performance of the CSL teams on the AFC Champions League stage will undoubtedly be a key indicator of whether or not we can make it to Asia's top league.
Imagine a Chinese Super League (CSL) team that is invincible in the domestic arena, but falters early in the Asian battlefield, then such a CSL championship is clearly not worthy of its name. For those fans who only follow the Chinese Super League, if they are only satisfied with the fun of the domestic league, then they do not have to envision dominance in the Asian arena.
In addition, according to the latest report from Ma Dexing, a veteran reporter for the national soccer team, after Shandong Taishan's unfortunate exit from the tournament, the CFA should not only conduct internal summaries, but also deeply reflect on the situation. Should the CFA intervene to help the Chinese Super League teams adjust their schedules to ensure that they have a more adequate preparation period for the AFC Champions League, especially when facing knockout matches and key battles?
