The China League Soccer (CSL) Round 22 has been a thrilling battle for the top spots, with two of the most competitive teams in the league going head-to-head in Shanghai and Chengdu.

In Shanghai, the defending champions, Guangzhou Evergrande, were looking to continue their dominance as they took on their fierce rivals, Beijing Guoan. The match was a high-octane affair, with both sides pushing hard for an early goal. However, it was Guangzhou who broke the deadlock in the 41st minute through a header from Zhang Wenzhuang. The home side continued to dominate the second half, with goals from Wu Xinyu and Li Hongbo securing a comfortable 3-0 victory for Guangzhou.

On the other hand, in Chengdu, the defending champions, Shandong Luneng, faced a tough challenge against their cross-town rivals, Sichuan Blades. Despite being behind 1-0 at halftime, Shandong fought back valiantly and equalized through a penalty kick from Zhang Zhi. In the second half, Shandong dominated possession and created numerous opportunities, eventually winning the game 3-1 thanks to goals from Zhang Zhi and Lu Junjie.

Both matches showcased the top-notch quality of these two teams, with each side showing their fighting spirit and determination. It will be interesting to see how these two teams perform in the upcoming rounds of the CSL.