Haaland Reaches Historic 300th Goal in Man City Victory Over Juventus
In the Club World Cup Group G match at Florida’s Camping World Stadium, Manchester City defeated Juventus 5-2, with Erling Haaland scoring his 300th goal of his career.
Even though the temperature reached over 30°C (86°F), the game was intense, with City controlling the ball and winning their group. Despite having a good start, Juventus faltered under City’s constant pressure and speed.
Goal Breakdown: Doku Opens, Haaland Makes History
City struck early as Rayan Aït-Nouri assisted Jérémy Doku in the 9th minute. Juventus responded quickly through Teun Koopmeiners, who capitalized on a rare Ederson error.
However, City quickly restored control when Pierre Kalulu mistakenly turned in a cross from Savinho for an own goal. Haaland, brought on after halftime, reached his milestone with a scrappy but historic goal in the 52nd minute.
Phil Foden and Savinho added late goals, the latter’s being a spectacular 20-yard screamer off the bar. Juventus’s Dusan Vlahovic managed a late consolation in the 84th minute.
Tactical Mastery: Guardiola and Return of Rodri
Pep Guardiola lauded the team’s effort: “It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball.”
Rodri, starting for the first time since a major injury last year, was solid for 65 minutes. Guardiola highlighted his return: “He’s the best player in the world.”
City’s attack was fluid, with Savinho, Doku, and Matheus Nunes constantly switching roles and zones, overwhelming Juventus’s defense.
Where to Watch and Lineups
Where to watch Juventus FC vs Man City: The match aired live globally on FIFA+ and select regional broadcasters.
Juventus FC vs Man City lineups:
- Man City: Ederson; Kalulu, Nunes, Reijnders, Aït-Nouri; Rodri (Gündogan), Doku (Foden), Savinho, Marmoush (Haaland)
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Koopmeiners, Vlahovic, others
Source: The Guardian
