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Orlando, June 26, 2025 — A statement of intent. Manchester City capped off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group G campaign with a commanding 5–2 victory against Juventus at Camping World Stadium, sealing top spot with three wins from three. Here's a breakdown of their impressive outing.
🔥 Tactics & Tempo: Guardiola's Blueprint for Domination
Pep Guardiola's side executed their game plan to near perfection:
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Methodical build‑up saw City control over 65% possession in the first half, dictating play through midfield and wide angles.
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Key rotations kept energy high without sacrificing dynamism—Rodri returned from ACL layoff, flanked by fresh legs like Aït‑Nouri and Reijnders.
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A goalkeeper error from Ederson gifted Juventus an equalizer, underscoring City’s high-risk, high-reward building from the back.
🎯 Key Moments & Goals Timeline
9′ – Jérémy Doku capitalizes on a devastating through‑ball from Aït‑Nouri, slotting in expertly .
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11′ – Teun Koopmeiners intercepts Ederson’s loose pass to equalize.
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26′ – Pierre Kalulu’s own goal off a Savinho‑Nunes sequence restores City’s lead.
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52′ – Erling Haaland scores his 300th career goal with a rebound from Nunes’ assist.
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69′ – Phil Foden converts close‑range after Haaland’s cutback.
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75′ – Savinho smashes in a long-range strike off the bar to make it 5–1.
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84′ – Dusan Vlahović nets a late consolation.
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| Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku scores their first goal against Juventus |
🌟 Standout Performances
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Rodri: Returning after ACL rehabilitation, he clicked immediately and restored midfield stability .
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Jérémy Doku: Exceptional pace and creativity down the flank earned him Man of the Match honours.
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Erling Haaland: A pivotal impact sub with his 300th strike, reinforcing City’s offensive depth.
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Savinho: His thunderous fifth goal highlighted City’s ruthless attacking mindset.
📊 Group G Standings Snapshot
| Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| Manchester City | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Juventus | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
City's perfect run ensures they top Group G, while Juventus finish second.
⚔️ Path Forward: Round of 16 Outlook
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City will face Group H runner‑up (likely Al‑Hilal)—a more favorable draw compared to Juventus, who are set to play Group H winners Real Madrid.
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Momentum is firmly with Guardiola’s squad, their ruthless performance broadcast loud and clear to all tournament contenders .