Manchester City delivered a commanding performance, defeating Juventus 5-2 in their final Group G match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, securing first place and a favorable knockout stage draw at Camping World Stadium.
The Premier League giants showcased their attacking prowess, overcoming an early setback to assert dominance over the Italian side in a match that highlighted their depth and tactical superiority.
The game ignited early with Jérémy Doku opening the scoring in the 9th minute, slotting a precise shot into the bottom right corner after a deft pass from Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Juventus responded swiftly, capitalizing on a rare error from City goalkeeper Ederson, as Teun Koopmeiners equalized in the 11th minute, pouncing on a loose ball to make it 1-1.
However, Juventus’s hopes were dented in the 26th minute when Pierre Kalulu inadvertently turned a Matheus Nunes cross into his own net, restoring City’s lead at 2-1.
The second half saw Manchester City take full control. Erling Haaland, introduced at halftime, made an immediate impact, tapping in a Nunes assist in the 52nd minute to extend the lead to 3-1.
The Citizens’ relentless pressure continued as Phil Foden, assisted by Savinho, finished from close range in the 69th minute to make it 4-1.
Savinho then capped his standout performance in the 75th minute, unleashing a stunning strike from just outside the box that ricocheted off the crossbar and into the net, sealing a 5-1 scoreline.
Juventus managed a late consolation goal in the 84th minute, with Kenan Yıldız setting up Dušan Vlahović for a composed finish into the bottom left corner, narrowing the gap to 5-2.
Despite the late effort, Juventus could not overcome City’s dominance, as the English side controlled 77.1% of possession and outshot their opponents 15-2, with six shots on target compared to Juventus’s one.
Manchester City’s victory ensured they finished atop Group G with a perfect record, having scored 13 goals across their three group stage matches while conceding only this single goal.
Juventus, despite the loss, also advanced to the round of 16 but now face a tougher path, potentially against Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola’s side, buoyed by the return of Rodri for a 65-minute stint and standout performances from Savinho and Haaland, sent a strong message to their rivals in the tournament.
