Chengdu lose final four games to blow Chinese title

Chengdu Rongcheng failed to secure the Chinese Super League championship after losing a fourth consecutive match, squandering a 12-point lead late in the season. Dalian Yingbo capitalized on the collapse, overturning a 14-point deficit over their final five fixtures to claim the league title.

Dalian clinched their first championship on Sunday by defeating Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 3-1 in front of 60,000 supporters. Dalian had entered the final matchday trailing longtime leaders Chengdu by three points before completing their remarkable title run.