Manchester City Dominate Juventus 5–2 in Orlando

In a thrilling Group G showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup in Orlando, Manchester City delivered a commanding 5–2 victory over Juventus, reinforcing their status as tournament favorites and clinching a perfect 9-point haul in the group stage.


Scoreline & Goal Scorers

  • 9′Jérémy Doku opened the scoring after weaving past defenders and slotting home.

  • 11′Teun Koopmeiners capitalized on an Ederson passing error to equalize for Juve.

  • 26′ – A Pierre Kalulu own goal restored City’s lead after a Matheus Nunes cross ricocheted off him into his own net.

  • 52′Erling Haaland (subbed on at half-time) notched his 300th career goal with a clinical finish from a Nunes assist.

  • 69′Phil Foden tapped in following a low cross by Savinho.

  • 75′Savinho thundered in a long-range strike to make it 5–1.

  • 84′Dušan Vlahović pulled one back for Juventus, ending the rout at 5–2.


Key Stats & Highlights

  • Perfect Group Stage: City finished with 3 wins, 9 points; Juve sealed second place.

  • Tactical Masterclass: Guardiola’s substitutions, especially bringing on Haaland, paid immediate dividends .

  • Milestone Moment: Haaland’s 300th career goal came in just his third touch of the game.

  • Heat & Depth: Orlando’s humidity tested both sides, but City’s squad depth, including Rodri’s return, stood out.


Implications & Road Ahead

  • City: Top of Group G, they avoid Real Madrid and await Group H’s runner-up in the Round of 16 on 30 June.

  • Juventus: Despite defeat, they progress and are likely to face Real Madrid on 1 July in Miami Gardens.


Tactical Takeaways

  • City’s high-press and quick transitions overwhelmed Juve, especially in the second half.

  • Defensive lapses from Ederson and Kalulu gave Juve temporary chances, but City responded ruthlessly.

  • Substitutes Haaland, Foden, and Savinho injected urgency and sealed the win decisively.


Manchester City’s emphatic 5–2 victory over Juventus not only secured top spot but sent a stark warning: they’re back in unstoppable form and fully poised to challenge for the Club World Cup title. Juventus heads into the knockouts bruised but still with an opportunity to rebound.

Emmanuel Oladele

Am Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun, a Public Speaker and News Writer

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