In the Round of 16, Man City Bags $6 Million with a Five-Star Display Against Juventus
Orlando, Florida – June 25, 2025
Manchester City sent a resounding message to the rest of the FIFA Club World Cup contenders with a 5-2 demolition of Juventus in their final Group G clash in Orlando. Not only did the English champions finish the group stage with a perfect record, but they also secured a $6 million bonus and the tournament's highest goals tally so far.
Coming into the match, both City and Juventus had already qualified for the knockout rounds with two wins each. But it was City who seized control of the group — and the headlines — with an attacking masterclass that left the Italian side chasing shadows.
Doku Dazzles, Haaland Hits 300th Goal
Belgian winger Jeremy Doku opened the scoring early with a slick stop-and-shoot move that found the top right corner, setting the tone for a dominant evening. Though Juventus equalized quickly through Teun Koopmeiners, their hopes for a balanced contest evaporated minutes later.
A blunder from Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, who redirected a cross from Savinho into his own net, restored City’s lead midway through the first half. From that point, the Premier League giants never looked back.
In the second half, Erling Haaland entered the fray and made an instant impact, scoring his 300th career goal across club and country just seven minutes after stepping onto the pitch. His clinical finish, assisted by Matheus Nunes, made it 3-1.
Substitute Phil Foden added a fourth in the 69th minute, tapping home a rebound. Savinho, instrumental all match, fired a powerful shot off the crossbar and into the net to make it 5-1 in the 75th.
Juventus pulled one back late on through Dusan Vlahovic, who netted for the second straight match, but it was too little, too late.
A Historic Win and a Perfect Record
This result marks Manchester City’s first official win over Juventus since 1976 and highlights the tactical precision and depth of Pep Guardiola’s squad. With 13 goals across three group matches, City finished as the tournament’s top-scoring team so far and the only side to win all of its group games.
"It's been a great group stage. We played our style, pressed high, and capitalized on mistakes. I'm proud of the team," said captain Kevin De Bruyne post-match.
With the victory, City stays in Orlando for the Round of 16, where they will face the runner-up from Group H — a spot still up for grabs between RB Salzburg and Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Juventus will head to Miami for their next fixture.
Financial and Tactical Wins
Beyond the scoreline, Manchester City’s commanding performance came with major financial rewards. Advancing as group winners secured the club an estimated $6 million in prize money — a significant boost in a tournament that combines sporting prestige with commercial stakes.
This momentum positions City as firm favorites for the title, especially given their attacking depth, from Haaland’s reliability to Doku’s emergence as a creative force.
City fans will now turn their attention to Monday’s knockout clash in Orlando. If this group stage form continues, the reigning European champions might just be on the cusp of adding the Club World Cup to their growing collection of silverware.