Shanghai Port has cemented its dynasty in Chinese football, clinching a historic third consecutive Chinese Super League (CSL) title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Dalian Yingbo on November 23, 2025. The win, secured in front of a record-breaking crowd of 62,330 fans, marks the club's fourth championship overall and solidifies their status as the team to beat in Asia's most competitive league.
🔥 The match exploded into life early when Brazilian forward Gabrielzinho sliced through Dalian's defense just four minutes in, coolly slotting home his 11th goal of the season. While the game lacked further fireworks, Port's rock-solid defense held firm to spark wild celebrations among their traveling supporters.
This year's triumph was hard-fought, with local rivals Shanghai Shenhua pushing Port to the final matchday in a nail-biting title race. The victory also saw Port striker Matías Abreu claim the Golden Boot with 22 goals, adding individual glory to the team's success.
🏟️ CSL officials confirmed the championship-deciding clash set a new league attendance record, underscoring football's growing popularity across the Chinese mainland. As confetti rained down on the pitch, Port captain Wang Shenchao told reporters: "Three in a row proves we're building something special here – but the hunger for more trophies remains!"
