The 2026 Chinese Super League season witnessed the conclusion of Round 11 on May 10, with intense battles across the fixtures. Shanghai Shenhua’s Zhu Chenjie scored twice to help his side secure a 2-2 draw against Chongqing Tonglianglong, while Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port also shared the spoils in a 2-2 thriller, marking another chapter in the classic “Beijing-Shanghai Derby.”
In a clash at Hongkou Football Stadium, veteran powerhouse Shanghai Shenhua hosted newly-promoted Chongqing Tonglianglong. Both teams had started the season strongly but recently faced inconsistent results due to a packed schedule and injuries to key players. The first half saw Dimata open the scoring with a header, before Kenpana doubled the lead with a powerful strike from a Dimata assist, giving the visitors a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Shenhua launched a spirited comeback in the second half. In the 66th minute, Gao Tianyi’s corner found Zhu Chenjie, who headed home to reduce the deficit. Just eight minutes later, Xie Pengfei delivered a cross that Zhu Chenjie again met with a header, sealing his brace and leveling the score at 2-2. Notably, this match marked Zhu Chenjie’s 200th appearance across all competitions for Shenhua since his debut with the first team in 2018—a significant milestone. However, during stoppage time, Shenhua’s foreign midfielder Manaf was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, leaving the already injury-hit squad facing further challenges.
Meanwhile, the much-anticipated “Beijing-Shanghai Derby” took place at the Workers’ Stadium in Beijing, where Beijing Guoan hosted Shanghai Port. The two sides last met in the 2026 Chinese FA Super Cup, with Guoan prevailing 2-0 to lift the trophy. This time, both former title contenders were struggling for form and had slipped down the table, making the encounter a crucial relegation battle. The match ended 2-2, with both teams settling for a hard-fought point. The photo captures Beijing Guoan’s Conti (left) contesting for the ball during the game.
