On January 3, Beijing time, the last round of the relegation group of the Chinese Super League this season was carried out, although there is still the last round of the championship group tomorrow, but as dalian people lock in the penultimate second, all the suspense has basically been revealed, and the "big finale" has actually arrived.
Champion: Taishan, Shandong
Under the leadership of Hao Wei, Shandong Taishan has performed very well and steadily in both stages of the season, and after defeating Hebei on December 26 last year, he finally won the Chinese Super League championship three rounds in advance, which is also the second time that Shandong team has won the league trophy after 11 years.
AFC Champions League qualification: Taishan, Guangzhou, Haigang, Yatai
The qualification for the AFC Champions League in the 2022 season of the Chinese Super League is still a 3+1 model: the champion of the Chinese Super League, the champion of the FA Cup, and the runner-up of the Chinese Super League are directly promoted, and the third place of the Chinese Super League participates in the play-off round of the AFC Champions League qualification round.
Shandong Taishan won the championship and automatically qualified for the AFC Champions League. Guangzhou and Shanghai Harbour have locked up the top three of the league and will meet in the FA Cup final, and one team will become the champion. Therefore, the last AFC Champions League place was given to Changchun Yatai, who has locked in the fourth place in the Chinese Super League.
It is worth mentioning that all four teams have obtained access licenses for AFC Champions League qualification.
Super League Play-offs: Qingdao vs Zhejiang, Dalian vs Chengdu
According to the rules, the last two places in the Chinese Super League will play with the third and fourth places in the Chinese First Division. Qingdao has previously determined the penultimate first place, will play against the third place zhejiang team in the Chinese First Division. In today's final round, Dalian finally locked in the penultimate round, will be in the play-off against the Middle A Palace Army Chengdu Rongcheng. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic were successfully relegated.
The Super League Play-offs are a two-legged match in Suzhou on January 8 and 12. If the two legs are drawn, extra time or even penalties are played. The final winner of the two groups of duels will participate in next season's Chinese Super League.