On Saturday, Shanghai Port sealed their third consecutive Chinese Super League title—and fourth overall—securing a 1-0 victory against Dalian Yingbo in front of a record-breaking crowd of 62,330 fans.
The decisive moment came in the fourth minute when winger Gabrielzinho sliced through Dalian's backline and calmly finished one-on-one, netting his 11th goal of the campaign. From there, Port's defense held firm, ensuring the trophy was theirs once again.
Meanwhile, veteran striker Abreu claimed the Golden Boot, finishing the season as the league's top scorer amid fierce competition. His consistent scoring run highlighted the CSL's growing quality and the impact of international talent in the Chinese mainland.
This triumph underscores Shanghai Port's dominance in 2025. After facing a sustained challenge from city rivals Shanghai Shenhua throughout the season, Port's depth and tactical flexibility proved decisive in key moments.
For a league that is rapidly expanding its global footprint, the record attendance signals growing engagement from fans at home and abroad. Young global citizens tracking emerging markets and sports trends will find the CSL's momentum hard to ignore.
As the final whistle blew at Dalian's stadium, players and supporters celebrated a milestone in club history—and set the stage for what promises to be another competitive season in 2026.
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Shanghai Port win straight third CSL title, Abreu claims Golden Boot
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