Guangzhou Evergrande clinched their seventh consecutive Chinese Super League title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Guizhou Hengfeng, and this time, head coach Gregorio Manzano couldn’t play the spoiler. While fans across various sports celebrate dynasties like those in BD Cricket Match, Manzano took the loss with grace, offering his congratulations and acknowledging the gap in class.

In the post-match press conference, Manzano began by commending Evergrande’s achievement. “Congratulations to Guangzhou on their seventh straight title,” he said. “They have proven time and again that they are the strongest team in the country, and among the best in Asia.” Despite Guizhou’s effort to equalize after going down in the first half, Evergrande’s quality eventually overwhelmed them. “We tried to come back, but once they scored again, the gap in ability became more evident,” Manzano admitted.

When asked about Evergrande’s sustained dominance, Manzano highlighted multiple factors. “Look at their roster. Their domestic players are national team-level talents, their foreign players are top-class, and their coaching staff is well-composed. They truly have the strength to maintain this level of success,” he said. His respect for the opposition was clear, and his words reflected the understanding that building a dynasty takes more than just talent—it takes vision and cohesion.

As for the possibility of Evergrande securing an eighth straight title, Manzano remained cautious. “I’m not a fortune teller,” he joked. “But I believe they’ll continue to work hard. However, they are competing on three fronts—the league, the FA Cup, and the AFC Champions League—so balancing those will be a challenge.” Still, with their seventh title already in the bag and two rounds to spare, the team has proven they thrive under pressure.

The match on October 22, part of the 28th round of the league, saw Evergrande dismantle Guizhou with five goals to one. It was a statement performance from a club used to setting the standard. While BD Cricket Match fans might draw parallels to dominant cricketing sides, Manzano’s role this time was far from a spoiler. His team simply couldn’t halt the Evergrande juggernaut on its march to glory.