Shanghai Port cemented its dominance in Chinese football by securing a third consecutive Chinese Super League championship on November 22, 2025, defeating Dalian Yingbo 1-0 in a climactic season finale. The victory marks the club's fourth overall CSL title and completes a hard-fought campaign against persistent challengers Shanghai Shenhua.
A record-breaking crowd of 62,330 spectators at Dalian's stadium witnessed Brazilian forward Gabrielzinho seal the championship in the fourth minute with his 11th goal of the season. The decisive strike came through a clinical counterattack that exposed defensive gaps in Dalian's formation, ultimately proving enough to secure the silverware despite a subdued second-half performance.
The 2025 season saw intensified competition between Shanghai's two premier clubs, with Port ultimately finishing three points clear of Shenhua in the standings. Uruguayan striker Matías Abreu claimed the Golden Boot with 19 goals across 30 appearances, underscoring Port's offensive firepower.
