Rayan Ait-Nouri (R) of Manchester City breaks through during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
ORLANDO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Manchester City qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday with a comfortable 5-2 win over Juventus.
City dominated nearly all aspects of the game, securing just their second-ever win in eight meetings against the Italian club.
Pep Guardiola's side opened the scoring in the ninth minute when new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri won the ball outside the Juventus penalty area and set up Jeremy Doku, who cut inside and fired into the far post.
City's advantage lasted only two minutes, as goalkeeper Ederson passed directly to Teun Koopmeiners, who capitalized with a left-footed strike to level the score.
Rodri Hernandez, making his first start since suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury in September 2024, helped stabilize City's midfield. The Premier League champions retook the lead through a defensive blunder in the 26th minute. Matheus Nunes found space down the right and crossed low into the box, where Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, under no pressure, accidentally side-footed the ball into his own net.
City continued to dominate the half, with Tijjani Reijnders energetic in midfield and Ait-Nouri forcing a strong save before a heavy storm swept across the pitch shortly before halftime.
Erling Haaland replaced Omar Marmoush at the break and extended City's lead in the 52nd minute. Despite mishitting his shot, Haaland finished off a well-worked buildup from Nunes and Reijnders.
Rodri was substituted in the 66th minute, and moments later Ederson redeemed his earlier error with a reflex save to deny Dusan Vlahovic.
Phil Foden made it 4-1 just three minutes after coming off the bench, tapping in after a powerful run by Haaland, who fed Savinho. The Brazilian rounded goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio before unselfishly laying the ball off to Foden.
Savinho then made it 5-1 in the 75th minute with a spectacular long-range strike after Juventus failed to clear a corner.
Vlahovic pulled a goal back for Juventus in the 84th minute, beating the offside trap and finishing cleanly. ■
Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC shoots to score during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City arrives before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Fans of Manchester City wave the flags before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Jeremy Doku (L) of Manchester City shoots to score during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Pep Guardiola (C), head coach of Manchester City talks with players during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Fans of Manchester City wave the flag before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Rayan Cherki (C) of Manchester City breaks through during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Pep Guardiola (L), head coach of Manchester City talks with Erling Haaland during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Savinho of Manchester City (2nd R) shoots during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Fans cheer during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Players of Manchester City celebrate scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC reacts during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City gestures to audience after the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC shoots to score during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Savinho of Manchester City (L) celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Omar Marmoush (R) of Manchester City heads for the ball with Pierre Kalulu of Juventus FC during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus FC celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City controls the ball during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Spectators are seen during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Phil Foden (1st R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring with teammate Savinho during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Jeremy Doku (front, 1st L) of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City greets spectators after the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC fails to save the own goal by teammate Pierre Kalulu during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Pep Guardiola (C), head coach of Manchester City talks with players during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Spectators are seen during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Phil Foden (L), Erling Haaland (C) and Ilkay Guendoganof Manchester City react before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Pierre Kalulu (front) of Juventus FC kicks an own goal during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Pep Guardiola (C), head coach of Manchester City gestures during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Erling Haaland (2nd R) of Manchester City shoots during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City greets spectators after the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Dusan Vlahovic (R) of Juventus FC scores during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
A fan of Manchester City waves the flag before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio (L) of Juventus FC fails to save the own goal by teammate Pierre Kalulu (1st R) during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Erling Haaland of Manchester City greets spectators after the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Photo taken on June 26, 2025 shows the general view of the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus FC fails to save the goal by Jeremy Doku of Manchester City during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Jeremy Doku (2nd L) of Manchester City celebrates scoring during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Players of Manchester City pose for photo before the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Savinho (L) of Manchester City celebrates scoring with Phil Foden during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Pep Guardiola (2nd R), head coach of Manchester City gestures during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Teun Koopmeiners (2nd R) of Juventus celebrates scoring with teammates during the group G match between Italy's Juventus FC and England's Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
