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Juventus vs Manchester City: City Dominate 5-2, Haaland Hits 300th Career Goal | Club World Cup 2025
Juventus vs Manchester City was one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the 2025 Club World Cup—and it didn’t disappoint. Held in Orlando, Florida, the match ended in a resounding 5-2 victory for Manchester City, who continue to showcase their dominance on the world stage.
⚽ Match Summary
From the very first whistle, Juventus vs Manchester City delivered on intensity and drama. Here’s how the match unfolded:
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9’ – Jeremy Doku gave City the lead after a slick move down the left.
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11’ – Teun Koopmeiners equalized for Juventus, capitalizing on a rare mistake by Ederson.
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26’ – A bizarre own-goal by Pierre Kalulu put City back in front.
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52’ – Erling Haaland, coming off the bench, netted his 300th career goal.
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69’ – Phil Foden added a fourth.
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76’ – Savinho scored a thunderous long-range goal.
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85’ – Dusan Vlahović got one back for Juve, but it was too little, too late.
📋 Lineups
Manchester City Starting XI:
Ederson; Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Aït-Nouri; Rodri; Reijnders, Bernardo Silva (c); Savinho, Marmoush, Doku
Juventus Starting XI:
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Savona, Kelly, Costa; Locatelli, McKennie; Kostić, Koopmeiners, González; Vlahović
Haaland, Foden, and Gvardiol featured as impact substitutes.
🔥 Key Talking Points
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Erling Haaland’s 300th Goal: The star striker marked a major milestone, achieving this feat before turning 25.
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Savinho’s Screamer: Possibly the goal of the tournament so far.
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Juventus Defensive Struggles: Kalulu’s own goal and overall disorganization proved costly.
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Club World Cup Pressure: The result means Juventus will face tougher opponents in the next round.
🌍 Where to Watch Juventus vs Manchester City
Fans around the world watched Juventus vs Manchester City live via:
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DAZN (Free stream with signup)
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TNT Sports (U.S. broadcast)
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Eurosport (India)
📊 Group G Standings (Final)
| Team | Played | Points | Goal Difference |
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| Manchester City | 3 | 9 | +8 |
| Juventus | 3 | 6 | +2 |
🧠 Conclusion
Juventus vs Manchester City was not just a Group G fixture—it was a statement. With clinical finishing, tactical depth, and historic milestones, Manchester City proved why they are the favorites to lift the 2025 Club World Cup. Juventus, though dangerous in moments, will need to reassess their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of the knockout stage.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
