Guangzhou, Beijing ACL thrashings amplify Chinese football's youth malaise
The woeful displays from Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2021 hint at bigger problems for Chinese football.
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2021 Schedule
3-2-3, 5th in Chinese Super League
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Seven down, one to go: Will Kitchee or Daegu claim final ACL last-16 berth?
As the AFC Champions League group stage reaches its final matchday, we take a look at which teams have progressed and which are on the brink.
Who has gotten off to the best start in the ACL East Zone?
All five groups in the AFC Champions League East Zone group stage are now underway, so which of the 20 teams have made the best impression so far?
Ulsan favourites in AFC semifinals clash against Vissel
Junior Negrao's brace sent Ulsan through where they will face a Vissel squad that barely eked out a win over Suwon.
Ulsan to face Beijing, Kobe take on Suwon in Asian Champions League
Former champions Ulsan will face Beijing while Kobe's quarterfinal debut will be against two-time title holders Suwon.
Beijing bounces Tokyo as Melbourne falls to Ulsan in knockouts
Beijing Guoan FC's lone goal held up against FC Tokyo as Melbourne Victory will rue their missed chances to advance against Ulsan.
AFC Champions League 2020 Round of 16 matches set
Beijing Guoan FC and FC Tokyo highlight the first 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 matches on December 6.
Melbourne Victory advance by knocking off FC Seoul
Melbourne's 2-1 win over FC Seoul puts the Victory into the AFC Champions League's knockout stages for the first time since 2016.
Melbourne Victory's hopes hang by a thread as Chiangrai bow out
Melbourne will face FC Seoul for the group's final spot in the Round of 16 as Chiangrai's first Champs League campaign winds down.
AFC Champs League Roundup: Bill delivers historic win for Chiangrai
Brazilian forward Bill scored twice as Chiangrai United sunk South Korea's FC Seoul 2-1 Friday for their first-ever AFC Champions League win.
Victory on brink of AFC elimination after loss
Melbourne Victory's hopes of getting past the Asian Champions League group stage are hanging by a thread after suffering a 2-0 loss to Beijing FC.
AFC Champs League Roundup: Chiangrai trounced in 5-0 romp
Chiangrai United faced a rude awakening as they ran up against FC Seoul while Shanghai Shenhua's wholesale line change led to a slim win over Tokyo.
Melbourne slump to defeat against Beijing FC
Beijing FC's stars proved Melbourne Victory's undoing as the A-League club slumped to a 3-1 defeat in their return to Asian Champions League action.
Ulsan look like title hopefuls while Beijing tops weakened FC Seoul
Ulsan FC continued their dominant run in group play with a convincing win over Shanghai Shenhua while Beijing barely beat a depleted FC Seoul.
China clubs wait on Champs Lge COVID approval
Football officials are confident that China's Champions League teams will be able to travel to Qatar when the competition resumes next week.
Beijing Guoan win thriller to stay top of Chinese Super League
Beijing Guoan continue to lead the Chinese Super League standings following a 3-2 win over Guangzhou R&F on Saturday.
CSL: Augusto goal keeps Beijing Guoan top of CSL
Renato Augusto earned Beijing Guoan a share of the points as Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Shandong Luneng ended in a 1-1 draw.
Beijing Guoan hold on to return to top of CSL
Beijing Guoan held off a late rally from Tianjin Quanjian on Sunday to secure a 3-2 win that moved back them back to the summit of the CSL.
Beijing Guoan go top of Chinese Super League
Jonathan Viera's 87th-minute strike earned Beijing Guoan a 2-1 win over Henan Jianye to reach summit for first time since 2015.
Beijing Guoan salvage draw to go joint-top
Cedric Bakambu scored late to pull Beijing Guoan level with Chinese Super League leaders Shanghai SIPG atop the table.
CSL: Bakambu brace as Beijing Guoan draw
Cedric Bakambu helped rescue a point for Beijing Guoan as Roger Schmidt's side fought back to draw 3-3 with Chongqing Lifan on Sunday evening.
CSL: Jiangsu Suning win again for Olaroiu
Cosmin Olaroiu's winning start to life in the Chinese Super League continued on Friday as he led Jiangsu Suning to a 2-0 win over Guangzhou R&F.
Beijing Guoan rout, Carrasco off the mark
Beijing Guoan handed newly promoted city rivals Beijing Renhe a 4-0 thrashing as Roger Schmidt's men claimed a third CSL win win in a row.
Gaitan concussed as Dalian lose again
Nicolas Gaitan was taken to hospital as a precaution after being knocked out during Dalian Yifang's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Beijing Guoan.
Bakambu wraps up Beijing Guoan move
Bakambu, who left Villarreal in January after his €40 million buyout clause was triggered, had been on a winter training camp with Beijing.
2021 Chinese Super League Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Port | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +11 | 16 |
| Changchun Yatai | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| Hebei FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| Beijing Guoan | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Wuhan | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| Tianjin Tigers | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
| Dalian Professional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 4 |
2021 Team LeadersChinese Super League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsChinese Super League
Goal Difference09th
Goals Scored89th
Assists411th
Goals Conceded8Tied-5th