By Sachin Shankar Yadav 
Details Fixture
Competition: Group G Decider, FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Date & Location: Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, June 26, 2025
Start time: 15:00 local time (20:00 UK)
What’s at Risk
Prior to this match, both Manchester City and Juventus had already qualified for the knockout stage.
Both teams would have a strong incentive to win since the victor would top Group G and probably avoid playing Real Madrid in the round of 16.
Confirmed Lineups
Notable absences: Erling Haaland (Man City) and Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) started on the bench.
While City made seven changes from their last game, Juventus rotated five players.
Important Match Data Final Score: Manchester City 1-2 Juventus
Objectives:
Man City: Kalulu (Juventus, own goal, 26′), Doku (9′)
Koopmeiners for Juventus (11′)
Prior to the game, both teams had six points in the group standings, with Juventus leading in goals scored.
Prior Findings:
Juventus defeated Wydad AC 4-1 and Al Ain 5-0.
Man City defeated Wydad AC 2-0 and Al Ain 6-0.
Player and Tactical Perspectives
Juventus used Locatelli, McKennie, and Koopmeiners to try to control midfield after setting up with a back three.
City’s midfield featured Rodri’s return to the starting XI after a long injury layoff, with Reijnders and Bernardo Silva providing creativity.
Both teams rested key attackers, likely with an eye on the knockout rounds.
Head-to-Head & Context
This was a rare competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Juventus historically having the upper hand in recent encounters.
The match was seen as a tactical battle and a test of squad depth, with both managers rotating heavily,
Summary:
Manchester City edged Juventus 2-1 in a tightly contested Group G decider at the 2025 Club World Cup, securing top spot and a potentially easier path in the knockout rounds. Both teams showcased their depth, with tactical rotations and key players rested ahead of the next phase.