2024 season Chinese Super League has come to an end with excitement in both the title race and the relegation battle. Shanghai Harbour clinched the championship with a remarkable performance, breaking records for the highest points, most goals, and most goal difference in CSL history. They also achieved a milestone by winning 14 consecutive matches in a single season.

Shanghai Harbour's championship victory can be attributed to their commitment to attacking football. Despite winning the CSL title last season, they made a bold move by changing their head coach and adopting a more attacking style of play.

The team faced difficulties early in the season due to injuries to new foreign players, which resulted in a tough start with draws against Zhejiang and Beijing Guoan in the first four rounds. However, they quickly turned things around with a 4-3 comeback win against Shandong Taishan, showcasing their attacking prowess.

The third goal in the comeback victory against Shandong Taishan epitomized Shanghai Harbour's season. It involved precise long passing, quick ball movement, and a well-executed finish by striker Wu Lei. This goal reflected their four key attacking points: controlling the midfield, quick counterattacks, utilizing overlapping fullbacks, and a predatory instincts of Wu Lei in the center.

In addition to their attacking prowess, Shanghai Harbour broke several records during their title-winning campaign. They surpassed their own highest points record of 68, achieved in 2018, with a remarkable 69 points in just 26 matches. They also broke the record for the most goals in a single CSL season and surpassed Guangzhou Evergrande's record for the highest goal difference.

Shanghai Shenhua finished as the runners-up, while Chengdu Rongcheng secured third place. Shanghai Shenhua showed character in their comeback victories and improved both defensively and offensively under a new coach. Chengdu Rongcheng, on the other hand, displayed a balanced style of play and had a notable victory against Shanghai Harbour.

In the relegation battle, the final results were still uncertain. Nantong Zhiyun had already been relegated with 22 points, and teams like Cangzhou, Meizhou, Qingdao, and Shenzhen Xinpengcheng were fighting to avoid the remaining relegation spots. The final match between Qingdao and Cangzhou attracted a lot of attention as the fate of both teams hung in the balance.

Ultimately, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng managed to secure their place in the CSL for the next season. However, the final relegation spots were yet to be determined due to financial uncertainties and the possibility of further penalties for clubs involved in match-fixing scandals.

As the 2024 CSL season comes to a close, the focus shifts to the upcoming season. Can Shanghai Harbour maintain their dominant form? Will Shanghai Shenhua continue their upward trajectory? And what roles will Chengdu Rongcheng, Beijing Guoan, and Shandong Taishan play in the title race next season? The future of Chinese football looks promising, and the success of the U16 national team brings confidence to its development.