As the season draws to a close, it's clear that Qingdao have had another disappointing campaign in the Chinese Super League (CSL). After losing their first match of the season against Shandong Luneng, they went on to lose three consecutive matches in a row.

The team's struggles began early on when they lost 2-1 to Guangzhou Evergrande at home, followed by a 2-1 defeat away to Beijing Guoan and then a 3-1 loss to Shanghai SIPG. These losses were particularly difficult for Qingdao as they had been one of the surprise packages in the league so far this season.

Despite the setbacks, Qingdao still managed to secure a place in the relegation playoff after finishing 14th in the table. However, their performance in the playoff was not up to par as they lost both legs of the series to Jiangsu Sainty, who ultimately won the title.

Overall, it has been a tough season for Qingdao in the CSL. The team's inability to maintain consistency throughout the season has left them struggling for survival in the top flight. As the season comes to a close, it remains to be seen if the club will be able to turn things around next season and return to the top tier.