Guardiola’s side deliver a tactical masterclass as Haaland hits milestone and Doku dazzles
Manchester City underlined their title credentials at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a commanding 5-2 victory over Juventus at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The result sees City finish the group stage with a perfect record—three wins from three—and top Group G ahead of the Italian giants.
Doku Opens the Floodgates Early
City wasted no time asserting control. In the 9th minute, Jeremy Doku opened the scoring after a slick one-two with Rayan Aït-Nouri, cutting inside Pierre Kalulu and curling a low shot into the far corner. The Belgian winger’s pace and directness tormented Juventus throughout the first half.
Juventus briefly responded through Teun Koopmeiners, who capitalized on a rare Ederson error to level the score at 1-1 in the 11th minute. But parity didn’t last long.
Kalulu’s Own Goal and City’s Ruthless Second Half
City regained the lead in the 26th minute when Pierre Kalulu inadvertently turned Matheus Nunes’ cross into his own net, giving the Premier League champions a 2-1 advantage at halftime.
The second half saw Pep Guardiola’s men shift gears. Erling Haaland, introduced after the break, made an immediate impact—scoring his 300th career goal in the 52nd minute after a clever through-ball from Nunes. The Norwegian’s milestone goal was followed by a tap-in from Phil Foden in the 69th minute, and a thunderous strike from Savinho in the 75th that cannoned in off the crossbar.
Juventus managed a late consolation through Dušan Vlahović in the 84th minute, but the damage had long been done.
Tactical Superiority and Possession Control
City dominated possession with 65% of the ball, completing over 700 passes and registering 18 shots on goal. Rodri, making his first start since returning from injury, was instrumental in midfield—dictating tempo and shielding the backline with authority.
Guardiola’s tactical flexibility was on full display, with Nunes excelling in an inverted full-back role and Aït-Nouri providing width and creativity on the left.
What’s Next?
With this win, Manchester City advance to the Round of 16, where they’ll face the Group H runner-up on June 30. Juventus, who had already qualified before kickoff, finish second in the group and will meet the Group H winner in Miami.
For fans tracking Club World Cup 2025 results, City’s performance was a statement of intent—blending tactical precision, attacking flair, and squad depth in a tournament where margins are razor-thin.
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