Man City, Juventus Set Orlando Group Decider

Manchester City advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup last 16 with a commanding 6-0 win over Al Ain in Atlanta, using a fully rotated starting lineup to showcase their squad depth. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, Claudio Echeverri struck a notable free-kick for his first club goal, while Erling Haaland added a penalty and Oscar Bobb and new signing Rayan Cherki also found the net. The result pulls City level on points and goal difference with Juventus at the top of Group G. The two teams will face off in Orlando to determine the group winner and who will avoid a possible last-16 clash with Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s rotation strategy highlighted City’s strength, while Al Ain, already beaten by Juventus, struggled to compete. The match, called the 'Abu derby' due to ownership ties, also showcased emerging talents in City’s lineup.