Beijing Guoan Wins Two Consecutive Warm-up Matches, Can You See That Setien Is More Advanced Than Suarez? Hey, fellow Beijing fans, today we're going to talk about our Beijing Guoan! The 2025 season hasn't officially started yet, but Guoan has already given us a great start with two consecutive victories in the warm-up matches. It's so exciting! They won the first match 2-0 against Changchun Yatai and the second match 4-2 against Chongqing from the China League One. In total, they scored six goals, which made me feel so passionate and happy! Now, many fans are starting to wonder: Is Setien better than the previous coach, Suarez? Let's discuss this. Honestly, Setien, this coach, has a deep understanding of controlling football. His philosophy of pressing and surrounding after mistakes is very fast, whether it's one-on-one or multiple players working together. This is just like the high-pressure tactics of Barcelona back then! He values ball control and pressing more than anything else. And considering his background as an international chess master, how could his IQ be low? This coach is not simple! Guoan has invested heavily in bringing in Setien. Once the national team players return, his concept of controlling football will surely take root in Guoan. Last season, Guoan lost too many points against weaker teams, losing twice to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and even falling to Changchun Yatai away from home. At that time, Suarez was jokingly called "Song Jiang, the Timely Rain of the Chinese Super League," and now it seems there's some truth to that. Suarez's regional defense was…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the latest situation of the Chinese Super League friendly match. Dalian Yibo made a comeback from 2 goals down to defeat Beijing Guoan 3-2, with Malele scoring his first goal and assist in his debut; Shanghai Shenhua defeated Qingdao West Coast 4-1, winning their second consecutive friendly match victory. Beijing Guoan faced newly promoted team Dalian Yibo in this match. In previous friendly matches, Guoan achieved two consecutive victories, while Dalian Yibo had one win and one loss. In terms of starting lineup, Guoan fielded all four foreign players: Guga, Dawan, Serginho, and Fabio, while Dalian Yibo only had Kalanga as a single foreign player in the starting lineup. After the opening whistle, Fabio scored a solo goal to help Guoan break the deadlock on the field, followed by Nabi Jiang's cross causing an own goal for Dalian Yibo. With only one foreign player, Dalian Yibo created few opportunities, and Kalanga missed a clear chance with a wild shot, leaving Guoan leading 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, both teams made substitutions. Guoan withdrew their starting foreign players, with Lin Liangming, Yang Liyu, Zhang Xizhe, and others forming the midfield and forward combination, and Engadu taking the field. New signings Malele and Mamadou of Dalian Yibo also made their debuts. Malele, making his debut, showed excellent form with a pass and a shot that helped Dalian Yibo level the score. In the closing stages, new signing Liu Yi scored another goal, and Dalian Yibo staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win…

The calm winter transfer window has been shattered by a massive stone, as a strong reinforcement with an 18 million Euro valuation joins, signaling a change in approach for a former Chinese Super League (CSL) champion. No wonder they gave up on the strongest naturalization candidate! Since the CSL embarked on its salary cap journey, there hasn't been much attention paid to which clubs are signing which players. After all, world-class stars used to look down on the CSL and wouldn't consider playing here. Nowadays, CSL club signings are like opening blind boxes. Of course, even big-name stars who come to the CSL can have underwhelming performances, such as Tevez and Sha Lawei. The 2024 season and winter transfer window have been open for some time now, but the transfers and signings have been relatively quiet. Instead, it's the move of Ma Lalei from Shanghai Shenhua to Dalian Yibo that has generated a lot of discussion. Does this mean that after the CSL's salary cap, there really aren't any capable foreign players willing to play? Changchun Yatai has been fighting for relegation survival in recent years, yet they once won the CSL title. Leonardo, borrowed from Shandong Taishan, performed exceptionally well and helped the team avoid relegation, but the club chose not to sign him permanently and instead let him go to Zhejiang FC. Serginho, who had served the team for many years and was close to being naturalized, was surprisingly sent to Beijing Guoan. Is Changchun Yatai destined to continue scraping by? The first batch of national team naturalizations…

In the winter of the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan immediately won two consecutive matches in the warm-up games, defeating Changchun Yatai 2-0 in the first game and Chongqing team from the China League One 4-2 in the second game. The team scored a total of six goals in these two matches, leading many fans to say that Quique Setién is more advanced than Gerardo Pelusso. The main point is that Setién's interpretation of possession football is considered more sophisticated than Pelusso's. For instance, his approach to pressing after mistakes involves one-on-one challenges and group efforts, which is the theoretical foundation for him to coach a top club like Barcelona. He emphasizes high pressing and ball control. With the return of national team players to Beijing Guoan, his philosophy of controlling the game will become even more profound. There was a report stating that Setién is a master at chess, with an official chess ranking, indicating that this coach has a very high IQ. Currently, Beijing Guoan aims to maintain a high win rate against weaker teams and avoid being outplayed by strong opponents in high-scoring matches. Last year, Beijing Guoan lost too many points against weaker teams; the author remembers losing twice to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and once away to Changchun Yatai. At that time, Pelusso was called "Song Jiang," the "timely rain" of the Chinese Super League by fans. Pelusso's regional defense was not ideal, and he used valuable foreign players in central defensive positions. Numbers don't lie; last season, Shanghai Shenhua conceded 20 goals, Shanghai Port 30, Chengdu Rongcheng…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the forward Mo Xuchen, who had been training with the Jinmen Tigers recently, did not stay. After a comprehensive assessment, Jinmen Tigers coach Yu Genwei still felt that Mo Xuchen was not suitable. Therefore, Yu Genwei officially notified the newly arrived recruit Mo Xuchen to leave the team, which surprised many fans. After all, Mo Xuchen is also an outstanding forward in terms of strength and characteristics among the 99-age group players. Mo Xuchen once played for Hebei China Fortune, where he was a teammate with Zhang Wei, who has officially joined the Jinmen Tigers, and they fought side by side. It is worth mentioning that Mo Xuchen has also been selected into the national team many times and has high hopes from fans. However, Mo Xuchen's performance at Hebei China Fortune did not receive recognition from the Chinese Super League giants. Both Bao Yaxiong and Zhang Wei, who left China Fortune with him, joined the Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua. Mo Xuchen went to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, a relegation team in the Chinese Super League, and gained stable playing time. After encountering wage arrears issues at Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Mo Xuchen was forced to choose to leave the team. Originally, fans thought that Mo Xuchen's strength should have allowed him to get a contract with the Jinmen Tigers. However, the position Mo Xuchen plays is not one that the Shanghai Shenhua urgently needs to strengthen. The Jinmen Tigers already have Liu Junxian and Shi Yan in this position, both of whom have…

Active midfield stars from Europe's top five leagues are coming to the Chinese Super League (CSL), with the Chinese Football Association set to establish a new league next week. The anti-corruption and anti-gangster campaign has also come to an end, and it now appears that the signs of recovery in the CSL are very obvious. The latest news confirms that Ciprian, the current midfielder from Serie A's Parma, has joined Changchun Yatai of the CSL, with a peak value that once reached 18 million euros, making him known as the next Paulinho in China. During its heyday, the CSL introduced many foreign players from Europe's top five leagues, including superstars like Oscar, Mascherano, Bakambu, and Paulinho, who are still fresh in our memories. However, with the end of the golden football era, many CSL teams now import cost-effective foreign players from leagues such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and non-mainstream European leagues. In recent seasons, the top signings in the CSL have not been stars from the top five leagues, with only Shanghai Shenhua introducing one active foreign player from the top five leagues, Manafa. Who would have thought that last season's CSL relegation battler, Changchun Yatai, could still buy players from the top five leagues. Ciprian previously had experience playing in both Ligue 1 and Serie A, at one point having the opportunity to join the French national team. He was even the top midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, playing alongside Balotelli, with his number of passes, fouls, and other statistics ranking among the top 10 in Ligue…

Beijing Guoan's new coach, Setien, has been working hard to impart his tactical philosophy to the players since taking over the team. The results have proven that Setien's efforts have not been in vain. Beijing Guoan has shown impressive form in their recent two warm-up matches, achieving two consecutive victories. As a result, many fans believe that Beijing Guoan has become the first Chinese Super League club to show championship potential in the new season, and they are looking forward to what the future holds for the team. Naturally, the Beijing Guoan club management is very pleased with such evaluations. The reason behind this is that the Beijing Guoan club management has spent a significant amount of money to bring in Setien as their coach, with the goal of winning titles under his leadership. Additionally, Beijing Guoan has brought in Serginho to strengthen their squad. Serginho is a versatile player with considerable talent, who had an excellent performance during his time at Yatai. Whenever Yatai found themselves in a difficult situation during matches, Serginho was always there to make a difference. To bolster their midfield, Beijing Guoan chose to sign Serginho. In just two warm-up matches representing Beijing Guoan, Serginho has already made a significant impact on the team's midfield. Many fans who watched these two warm-up matches feel that the team has undergone a qualitative change, and they credit Serginho and Setien for this transformation. Moreover, Beijing Guoan boasts several national team players, and their domestic players are also exceptionally strong. Beijing Guoan's goalkeeper, Han Jiaqi, has consistently delivered…

Xie Hui's move has me shouting "666"! Is Duan Huanhuan about to rise from the ashes and sing like a phoenix? Changchun Yatai, a team that fans both love and hate, managed to secure a mid-table finish last season under Coach Xie's guidance. However, before this season even began, their prized Brazilian foreign aid, Serginho, was poached by Beijing Guoan! This move by Guoan is truly heart-wrenching! Yatai's offensive line suddenly lost its pillar. What can be done? Coach Xie, who has seen it all, immediately thought of his former protégé—Duan Huanhuan! This young man was once a rising star at Guoan, blessed with exceptional talent, but unfortunately, his career didn't go as smoothly later on. Joining Yatai now is a godsend for him; his chance to turn things around is just around the corner! This kid, Duan Huanhuan, used to be really something! Back in the day, he was a big shot in Guoan's youth training camp! At 16, he made his debut for the first team, setting a record for the "post-99" generation in the Chinese Super League. During a match against Evergrande, he even sent South Korean defender Kim Young-gwon flying! The scene was so thrilling to imagine! After contract renewal talks broke down, Duan Huanhuan, in a fit of anger, went to play football in Portugal. Although he scored many goals abroad, he never quite made a name for himself. In 2019, he returned to China and joined Dalian Pro. Unfortunately, plagued by injuries, he never became a regular starter. After Dalian Pro disbanded, Duan Huanhuan…

In the winter transfer market, Brazilian foreign aid Serginho is a stormy figure. He played for Changchun Yatai last season, during which he played 25 times in the Chinese Super League, scoring 8 goals and 8 assists. Serginho plays as an attacking midfielder, relying on the excellent skills and awareness that Brazilian players are naturally endowed with, forming a bright scenery on the Chinese Super League stage. Serginho has been playing in the Chinese Super League for five years, and has developed a deep affection for Chinese football. As a Brazilian player adrift in a foreign land, the now 29-year-old is getting further and further away from the Brazilian national team. You know, for a professional player, being able to participate in the World Cup is a lifelong dream. Serginho, who plays in the Chinese Super League, finally迎来s the opportunity to realize his dream. The Chinese Football Association is eager for talent and hopes that he can join the national team's naturalization camp to become a strong aid. Before the end of last season, Beijing Guoan Club had reached a consensus with Serginho and his Changchun Yatai, confirming that he would join Guoan in the new season while vigorously promoting his naturalization-related matters. At present, the naturalization procedures for Serginho, the key new aid for the national team, are being accelerated. It can be expected that in the near future, we will witness Serginho wearing the national team uniform and galloping on the World Cup field. Moreover, the addition of Serginho will undoubtedly significantly enhance the strength of the national…

On January 14th, Beijing time, Beijing Guoan, currently undergoing winter training in Haikou, welcomed their first friendly match of the new year. They ultimately defeated Changchun Yatai 2-0, securing their first victory of the new year, while Yatai suffered their second consecutive loss in friendly matches. The starting lineups for both teams are not yet clear, but from photos of the friendly match circulating online, it appears that foreign players such as Su Zu and Beric from Yatai have taken the field, with Beiqing Sports reporting that Yatai has fielded four foreign players. On the other hand, Guoan is missing as many as seven national team players who are participating in the national team training camp and are thus unable to participate in the friendly match. However, it is worth noting that Serginho, who is currently in the process of naturalization, made his debut against his former team. The match was divided into two halves, each lasting 35 minutes. Despite facing a Yatai team with four foreign players, Guoan managed to maintain control. In the first half, Guoan took the lead 1-0 with a penalty goal by Zhang Xizhe. In the second half, Jiang Wenhao scored on a rebound to extend Guoan's lead. Yatai failed to score any goals, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Guoan and a successful start to their new year's friendly matches. Despite being short several national team players, Guoan not only managed to defeat their opponents but also achieved a clean sheet, a result that pleased new coach Setien. The most noteworthy aspect is Serginho,…