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The numbersThey sit 9th on a goal difference of just -5 (12 in the league) — squeezing more from their games than the numbers suggest.

Where they standNothing riding on it either way: eight points from the top 2, comfortably clear of the bottom.

Chinese Super League · 2026

Liaoning Tieren

9th

Mid-table

7-3-11

24 pts · -5 GD

The season

9th on 24 points.

What it takes (2 scenarios)

Chance to make it

1% chance to finish in the top 2 and reach the postseason.

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Grab a spot

Below the cut · elimination number 20.