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June 27, 2025

Manchester City thrash Juventus to stay perfect at Club World Cup

Manchester City thrash Juventus to stay perfect at Club World Cup
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Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup by delivering a commanding 5–2 win over Juventus. With this result, Pep Guardiola’s side became the only team to win all three of their group matches in the expanded 32-team tournament.

Match Preview

  • Early breakthrough: Jeremy Doku opened the scoring with a precise finish from a through pass by new signing Rayan Aït‑Nouri.
     
  • Quick reply: Teun Koopmeiners equalised after capitalising on a rare error by goalkeeper Ederson.
     
  • Own goal: Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu put through his own net from a Matheus Nunes cross, restoring City’s lead.
     
  • Haaland milestone: Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal, bundling in City’s third after entering the match at half-time.
     
  • Wrap-up brilliance: Phil Foden and Savinho’s strike, the latter a spectacular long-range effort, rounded out City’s tally. Dusan Vlahović struck late for Juve but offered little consolation.

The win also marked the return of Rodri to the starting lineup after a long-term knee injury. Guardiola praised the squad’s intensity and performance, calling it a long-overdue display of their true potential.

Manchester City sent a clear message in this expanded Club World Cup: with their squad depth, returning key figures like Rodri, and ruthless attacking display, they’re looking every bit like the team to beat.


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