November 2: Decisive Day forSlutsky's Team's Championship

Chinese Super League Races Toward Conclusion

The Chinese Super League season is drawing to a close, and the championship race is hotter than ever. Four teams are still in contention for the title and among them is Beijing Guoan, managed by Leonid Slutsky.

Beijing Guoan Faces Shandong Luneng

The match, to be played on November 2, will be the culmination of a long and hard-fought season for both teams. Beijing Guoan is currently in fourth place in the standings, five points behind leaders Shandong Luneng. However, Guoan has a game in hand and can move into first place with a win.

Shandong Luneng has been the team to beat all season, but they have slipped up in recent weeks. They have drawn their last two matches and have lost some of their lead at the top of the table.

Other Contenders

In addition to Beijing Guoan, two other teams are still in contention for the title. Shanghai SIPG is in second place, level on points with Guoan but behind on goal difference. Guangzhou Evergrande is in third place, three points behind Guoan.

Final Stretch

Shanghai SIPG faces Tianjin Tianhai on November 2 and if Guoan loses, SIPG can win the title if they win their final two matches.

Guangzhou Evergrande ends the season at home to Hebei China Fortune. Evergrande needs Guoan to lose on November 2, and they need to win their final two games to have a chance at the title.

Slutsky Aiming for First Chinese Title

Slutsky is in his first season in charge of Beijing Guoan. He has a strong track record of success in Russia, winning the Russian Premier League three times with CSKA Moscow.

The Russian manager will be hoping to lead Guoan to their first Chinese Super League title since 2009 and become the first foreign coach to win the Chinese championship.

Conclusion

The final day of the Chinese Super League season is set to be a thrilling one. With four teams still in contention for the title, there is sure to be plenty of drama and excitement.