The recent clash between Manchester City and Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup on June 26, 2025, showcased the remarkable prowess of City as they triumphed with a scoreline of 5-2. This match not only secured City's position at the top of Group G but also highlighted their offensive capabilities against a historically resilient opponent . The goals for City came from Jérémy Doku, an own goal by Matheus Nunes, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Savinho. Each player demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the contest.
A lapse in concentration from Ederson allowed Teun Koopmeiners to level matters, but a comical own-goal from Pierre Kalulu followed to give City the cushion their play deserved.
Erling Haaland sprang from the bench at the break and scored his 300th career goal before playing the provider for Phil Foden to make it 4-1. Savinho crashed home a stunning fifth before Dusan Vlahovic netted late for Juve.
Pep Guardiola's side finished three points clear of Juventus, who will now face Group H winners Real Madrid in the round of 16.
Madrid clinched that group later on Thursday with a win over RB Salzburg. Al Hilal, who beat already-eliminated Pachuca, will play Man City.
City took the lead early through Jérémy Doku, who finished a precise move set up by a superb through pass from new signing Rayan Aït-Nouri.
City's fee is the maximum of £27.9m. Chelsea are on the upper end of the scale but do not get quite as much, .
Both teams qualified for the tournament by winning the Champions League in the past four seasons.
Teams from North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania get just under £7m, with South American clubs landing about £11m.
Juventus managed to respond with goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Dusan Vlahovic; however, their efforts fell short against City's relentless attack . Notably, this match marked Erling Haaland's milestone achievement of scoring his 300th career goal . Despite the defeat, Juventus had already qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament and will proceed to Miami as group runners-up. This encounter exemplifies both clubs' contrasting trajectories in international competition.
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