It’s all change in big-spending Chinese Super League, but one thing remains the same as Guangzhou seal sixth straight title
As season comes to a close, the future looks bright for mainland league
Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by a growing number of Chinese Super League clubs in 2016, Guangzhou Evergrande continue to dominate, winning a sixth straight title on Sunday.
Luiz Felipe Scolari made it two championships since arriving in June 2015 as the club were held 1-1 by Yanbian Funde but moved seven points clear of Jiangsu Suning in second with two games remaining.
Guangzhou have dominated most of the season, helped by Brazilian internationals Paulinho, who scored against Yanbian, and Ricardo Goulart, the league’s leading scorer, as well as a number of top Chinese players.
“Guangzhou are a worthy champion for sure,” said Mads Davidsen, assistant coach at fourth-placed Shanghai SIPG.
“This is the sixth title in a row, so no doubt they are still the strongest team in China.”
