The 23rd round of the Chinese Super League will witness a crucial battle, with Shanghai Shenhua hosting Shanghai Seaport. It is not only a Shanghai derby, but also a crucial battle for the championship. Before the game, Shanghai media looked ahead to the match, believing that Shenhua’s opponent is not just Seaport, but also “themselves,” hoping to use a victory to completely achieve a turnaround at home.
Shenhua is currently 5 points behind Seaport. If they cannot win this Shanghai derby, it means that the championship is basically out of reach. Only victory can keep the championship suspense alive. For Shenhua, this game is not only a battle for the championship, but also a derby that makes this matchup particularly interesting. In the Guangzhou derby of the past, even though Evergrande was the Asian champion, Evergrande could still be pulled down by R&F from time to time. Therefore, R&F was also given the reputation of “eating, sleeping, and beating Evergrande.”
In the Guangzhou derby, the two teams had a significant difference in ranking, but there was still the tension of the derby. However, the two Shanghai teams are not much different in strength, and this is a crucial battle for the championship. No matter what, it cannot be an “ordinary” game.
In the view of Shanghai media, Shenhua’s opponent in this game is not just Seaport, but also an “enemy” of themselves. Shenhua needs to break through their psychological barriers in order to have any hope of winning. “It’s obviously unrealistic to expect Shenhua players to be calm and composed. Under these circumstances, how to make the most of the situation and minimize the impact of the derby has become the biggest test for Shenhua’s management and coaching staff.”
Furthermore, over the past 7-8 years, Shenhua has been constantly suppressed by Seaport. Shenhua also hopes to achieve another complete victory after the Super Cup to completely turn the tables. “Over the past few years, Seaport has put enormous pressure on Shenhua. From fans to players, perhaps everyone is looking forward to proving themselves with a more convincing victory.”
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