In the last match of the season, Shanghai Port FC drew 1-1 at home against Gwangju FC in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League group stage. Although they did not achieve the victory they had hoped for, they managed to secure a point, which was also the only point earned by the three Chinese Super League teams in this round of matches. After the game, Shanghai Port officially entered their offseason, with head coach Kevin Muscat and his coaching staff returning to Australia for their break. Before departing, Muscat gave an exclusive interview to Titan Sports, summarizing the past season and candidly discussing the new challenges awaiting in the upcoming season.