Title: Man City Takes Down Juventus, Braces for Possible Showdown with Real Madrid
Juventus experiences a hard hit from Manchester City in their matchup.
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Man City's dominance shines: The English squad narrowly missed a clean sheet against Juventus Turin, securing a spot in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup with a thrilling 5-2 victory. The round of 16 matchup could pit them against Real Madrid, the likely runner-up in Group H.
Favorite Manchester City decimated Juventus, the Italian champions, in Orlando/Florida. In a crucial showdown for the top spot, the English side handed the Old Lady their first and most painful defeat. Jeremy Doku (9') opened the scoring for ManCity, with the team's returning Spanish star Rodri making his first start since his knee injury in September 2024. However, Rodri had to leave the game a few minutes later due to injury, with Ilkay Gundogan taking over as captain.
Teun Koopmeiners (11') responded quickly for Juventus, but Pierre Kalulu (21') scored an own goal, extending the lead. After the break, Erling Haaland (52') and Phil Foden (69') added to the tally, with Savinho (75') securing the result. Dusan Vlahovic (84') scored a consolation goal for the Old Lady.
DAZN expert Callum Wilson was left in awe of ManCity's performance: "That was pure class. We didn't expect the game to unfold this way before it began," remarked the former national team player, now with Newcastle United. "They gifted us some stunning goals tonight. The pass accuracy shows how lopsided the game was."
Ilkay Gundogan had guided Manchester into the round of 16 with a brace in their second match against Al-Ain FC (6-0). Rodri came back in the 66th minute against Juventus, replacing Gundogan, who clinched ManCity's advancement since the start of the tournament. In the parallel match, Al-Ain won 2-1 (1-1) against Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca, advancing to the round of 16 along with ManCity.
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- Players:: Erling Haaland
- Teams: Manchester City, Juventus Turin
- Competitions: Club World Cup 2025
Fun Fact:Did you know? The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, taking place from June 14 to July 13, is being hosted in the United States and features 32 teams in 8 groups. If both Manchester City and Real Madrid advance from their respective groups, their possible round of 16 matchup would be determined by the tournament draw structure, which pairs group winners against runners-up from different groups. [Source: ntv.de, ter/sid]
In the Spotlight:Erling Haaland
Norwegian star Erling Haaland, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, has been causing havoc on the pitch for Manchester City since his move to the English club. His hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the Champions League semifinal last season demonstrated his devastating potential, and his impressive performances have not slowed down since. At the Club World Cup, Haaland has already scored three goals in two matches, helping ManCity reach the round of 16 and potentially setting them up for a clash with Real Madrid, should both teams advance. [Source: ntv.de, ter/sid]
Following their victory against Juventus, Manchester City is preparing for a possible showdown against Real Madrid, should they both advance in the Club World Cup. Meanwhile, the European Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens in sports facilities, such as those used for the Club World Cup. Despite the risks, Erling Haaland has continued to shine for Manchester City, scoring three goals in the tournament so far.
