Latest AFC Champions League update: Shanghai Shenhua lost 1-3 to Johor Darul Ta'zim in the recently concluded match. Included are the current standings and reflections on the path forward for Chinese football.

In this game, Shanghai Shenhua faced Johor Darul Ta'zim away. Johor Darul Ta'zim took the lead at the 48th minute and doubled their advantage at the 63rd minute. Despite Shanghai Shenhua scoring at the 71st minute, the home side added another goal later. The match ended 1-3, resulting in a loss for Shanghai Shenhua.

Attached are the latest standings for the AFC Champions League East Asia zone. In the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Port leads, Chengdu Rongcheng is second, and Shanghai Shenhua is third. However, in the AFC Champions League, Shanghai Port ranks last, Chengdu Rongcheng second to last, and Shanghai Shenhua third from bottom. Seeing these results is quite embarrassing for Chinese fans! I want to ask fellow netizens and supporters: what is the future direction for Chinese football? It’s heartbreaking—will we ever see Chinese football break out of Asia and qualify for the World Cup in our lifetime?