How Did Manchester City Cruise Past Juventus to Top Group G?

Orlando, June 27 (NationPress) Manchester City has emerged as the sole team to conclude the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage with a flawless record, achieving a convincing 5-2 victory over Juventus FC.

With this win, City now leads as the top scorers of the tournament with a total of 13 goals, surpassing FC Bayern München by one goal, after showcasing a dominant performance at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, allowing them to advance to the Round of 16 against the Group H runners-up.

Throughout the match, City displayed superiority in nearly every facet of play, marking just their second victory in eight encounters against the Italian side.

The scoring began in the ninth minute when new acquisition Rayan Ait-Nouri intercepted the ball outside the Juventus penalty area and set up Jeremy Doku, who skillfully cut inside and launched a shot into the far corner, as reported by Xinhua.

However, City’s lead was short-lived, as just two minutes later, goalkeeper Ederson made a critical error by passing directly to Teun Koopmeiners, who equalized with a left-footed shot.

Rodri Hernandez, making his first start since recovering from a serious injury, played a key role in stabilizing City’s midfield. City regained the lead in the 26th minute due to a defensive mistake; Matheus Nunes created a chance down the right, delivering a low cross that Pierre Kalulu inadvertently redirected into his own net.

Continuing their domination, City saw Tijjani Reijnders excel in midfield, with Ait-Nouri forcing a remarkable save shortly before a heavy downpour interrupted play just before halftime.

After the break, Erling Haaland replaced Omar Marmoush and quickly extended City’s lead in the 52nd minute, finishing off a well-executed buildup despite mishitting his shot.

Rodri was substituted in the 66th minute, and shortly thereafter, Ederson redeemed himself with a stunning reflex save against Dusan Vlahovic.

Phil Foden made it 4-1 just three minutes after entering the field, scoring after a powerful run by Haaland, who assisted Savinho, allowing the Brazilian to round the goalkeeper and set up Foden.

Savinho then netted the fifth goal in the 75th minute with a spectacular long-range effort following a failed clearance from Juventus.

Juventus managed to score a consolation goal in the 84th minute when Vlahovic evaded the offside trap and finished clinically.

In other news, Al Ain FC concluded their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 journey on a positive note, overcoming a goal deficit to defeat Wydad AC 2-1 in Washington, D.C.