[2] Due to their deep historical connections, the intensity of competition on the field between players from both sides is often very high, and the matches themselves receive significant attention from fans.

Most of Shenhua's attendance records in their home stadiums were achieved when they hosted Guoan.

These are the only two teams in China that deserve the title of a national derby."

"[3] The most noteworthy match between the two teams took place in the 10th round of the 1997 Jia-A League on 20 July 1997, where Guoan defeated Shenhua with a score of 9–1 at home.

To this day, this match still holds several records in China's top-tier professional football league.