The Chinese Super League champion becomes a laughingstock, finishing bottom in the AFC Champions League group stage and losing the Super Cup with zero shots on target. Congratulations to Beijing Guoan.

At 3:30 PM on March 1st, the Super Cup final commenced between Chinese Super League champion Shanghai Port and Chinese FA Cup champion Beijing Guoan.

In the first half, Yan Junling made a courageous save from Zhang Yuning's header, Fabio squandered multiple opportunities, Dawan's clearance struck the frame before he broke the stalemate with a spectacular long-range effort, Claude's shot hit the woodwork, giving Beijing Guoan a 1-0 halftime lead. After the break, Li Lei was substituted due to injury, Wu Lei entered the pitch, and Cao Yongjing netted the decisive goal.

In the end, Beijing Guoan defeated Shanghai Port 2-0, clinching the Super Cup title for the first time in 23 years and securing their third Super Cup trophy in club history, while Shanghai Port suffered their third consecutive Super Cup runner-up finish.

This match served as the first official fixture of 2026 for both teams, with new foreign signings making their debuts and Beijing Guoan's new head coach also taking charge. Beijing Guoan dominated the game, with their new players and coach demonstrating considerable strength. Shanghai Port, meanwhile, lacked both a playmaker in attack and a reliable finisher. The match was a comprehensive victory for Beijing Guoan, featuring a fast pace and setting a positive tone for the 2026 Chinese Super League season.

The prestige of the Chinese Super League champion is diminishing. Shanghai Port exited the AFC Champions League group stage at the bottom, with a record of 4 draws and 4 losses in 8 matches, earning only 4 points without a single win. In this Super Cup final, Shanghai Port remarkably failed to register a single shot on target. Such a lackluster performance from a league champion is indeed rare. Shanghai Port has proven ineffective in international competitions and equally outmatched in one-off cup finals.