Beijing Guoan's title hopes are fading? After 16 unbeaten matches, they suffered two consecutive losses, 0-2 to Chengdu Rongcheng, dropping to third in the Chinese Super League.

On the evening of July 26, at 19:35, the 18th round of the Chinese Super League featured a strong matchup as Chengdu Rongcheng hosted Beijing Guoan.

In the first half, Gan Chao assisted the unmarked Delgado, who easily slotted the ball into the net, breaking the deadlock. Felipe threatened with a header, and Chengdu Rongcheng led 1-0 at halftime; in the second half, Hou Sen made several crucial saves, and Lechert's powerful shot increased the lead, with Delgado contributing both a goal and an assist.

Ultimately, Chengdu Rongcheng handed Beijing Guoan a 2-0 defeat, marking their second consecutive loss, leaving them 4 points behind the leaders and in fourth place; Beijing Guoan is 3 points off the top, sitting in third place.

Why does Beijing Guoan still have no chance of winning the title this season? It's because they struggle in tough matches. The last two rounds of the Super League were indeed challenging encounters, resulting in Beijing Guoan's fall from 16 unbeaten matches to two consecutive losses. These defeats have effectively eliminated Beijing Guoan's chances of contending for the league title. They first lost 1-3 at home to Shanghai Shenhua and then 0-2 away to Chengdu Rongcheng, with a weak defense being the fundamental reason for their consecutive losses in tough matchups.

After 18 rounds of the Super League, Beijing Guoan has dropped from the top position after 16 rounds to third place, now trailing Shanghai Shenhua by 3 points despite having played earlier. Their chances of contending for the title are becoming increasingly slim. If Beijing Guoan wants to strengthen their squad, addressing their defensive issues is urgent, especially after the 0-2 loss to Chengdu Rongcheng. If it weren't for Hou Sen's outstanding saves, Beijing Guoan would have faced a disastrous defeat.