The Guangzhou Evergrande have suffered their first defeat in the AFC Champions League final, losing to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in South Korea on Wednesday night.
The match was played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and ended in a 1-0 loss for Guangzhou, with the goal coming in the second half.
It was a disappointing end to what had been a highly anticipated encounter between two of Asia's top clubs.
The match was watched by over 70,000 fans, including many who were supporting the Chinese side.
Despite the defeat, Guangzhou will be proud of their performance throughout the tournament, as they finished as runners-up behind Jeonbuk.
In the previous round of matches, Guangzhou beat Jeonbuk 2-1 in the semi-finals before going on to win the title.
The loss is a setback for Guangzhou, who had been one of the favourites to win the competition this season.
However, it is not the end of the world for the club, as they still have plenty of time to bounce back from this disappointment.
They will now focus on their domestic league campaign, where they remain champions of China.
The AFC Champions League is always a high-profile event, and while Guangzhou did not reach the final this year, they will certainly be hoping to return to the competition next season.
Overall, it has been a tough week for Guangzhou, but they can take heart from the fact that they have performed well throughout the tournament.
They will now look forward to the rest of their season, and hope to come out victorious once again.
