In a tense matchup on December 29, the Super League reignited. In a thrilling battle for the title, Changchun Yatai defeated Shenzhen 1-0, thus locking up the top four with a nine-point lead over fifth-place Shenzhen with two rounds left in the league.
With Changchun Yatai's outstanding performance, the four teams in the Chinese Super League to enter the AFC Champions League next season have been finalized, and they are Shandong Taishan, Guangzhou, Shanghai Seaport, and Changchun Yatai, who has been performing excellently.
