🔥 Manchester City Blow Away Juventus to Top Group G in Style
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Manchester City delivered a fiery reminder of their dominance with a blistering 5-2 win over Italian giants Juventus on Thursday night, securing top spot in Group G at the FIFA Club World Cup.
In front of a steamy Florida crowd, Pep Guardiola’s side shrugged off summer rain and silenced doubters with a commanding display that felt like a bold announcement: City are back.
🌪️ Statement Win in Sweltering Conditions
From the opening whistle, City were electric — dominating the ball, dictating tempo, and dismantling Juventus with clinical finishing.
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🟡 76% possession
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⚽ 24 shots to Juventus’ 5
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🔁 738 passes compared to 219
City’s total control left Juventus stunned and secured a flawless group stage run for the Premier League powerhouse.
🗣️ Guardiola (speaking to Dazn):
“It’s been a long time since we performed like this. On and off the ball, we were so good. The belief comes from how you play — not your past.”
⚔️ Performance That Shook the Tournament
City’s bounce-back was as much psychological as it was tactical. After a trophyless 2024 season, the hunger was clear.
🧤 Ederson’s pinpoint long balls.
⚡ Erling Haaland’s hold-up play and pressure.
🧱 Relentless pressing.
💫 Slick combinations across the park.
Former goalkeeper Shay Given summed it up best:
“City shook the tournament tonight. Everyone’s watching now. They look like the real deal again.”
🆚 What’s Next?
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✅ Manchester City face Al-Hilal in the Last 16 on Monday (Tuesday 02:00 BST) in Orlando, having avoided the more dangerous half of the draw featuring PSG and Bayern Munich.
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❌ Juventus, who still qualified in second, now brace for a tougher path.
🎯 Guardiola’s Message: “We Can Feel It Again”
“The players needed to feel that again — that intensity. That purpose. We’re facing new opponents in a new environment, and it's an honour for City. Years ago, this was unimaginable.”
Manchester City are no longer just participants — they’ve arrived with intent.
