Shanghai claimed a 2-1 victory over Sichuan in a Club Friendly match on August 29, 2025, avenging their affiliate team's loss from the previous day. The 15:30 encounter, played in a best-of-three sets format common in friendlies, was a tightly fought affair that provided more preseason insights. Shanghai took the first set with relative ease, but Sichuan demonstrated significant improvement from their prior match to fight back and level the contest by winning the second set. The deciding third set was a tense battle, with Shanghai's experience and clutch serving ultimately making the difference to secure the win. Both teams used the match to experiment with rotations and give playing time to squad members. The result concludes a series of friendlies for both clubs, offering valuable data ahead of the domestic league season. The Shanghai coach highlighted the competitive nature of the match as perfect preparation, while Sichuan's staff noted the positive steps taken by their younger players.