Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Juventus all made headlines at the FIFA Club World Cup after strong performances secured their spots in the last 16 of the tournaments.
Real Madrid 3-1 CF Pachuca
Playing with 10 men from the 7th minute, Real Madrid were under pressure after a poor start in their group opener. But Jude Bellingham stepped up when it mattered most, scoring a well-taken goal to help the Spanish giants bounce back with a 3-1 win over Mexico’s CF Pachuca. The win puts them in a good position in Group H, which remains wide open following a goalless draw between FC Salzburg and Al Hilal.
Manchester City 6-0 Al Ain FC
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were unstoppable in their match against UAE’s Al Ain FC. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, while Claudio Echeverri and Rayan Cherki got their first goals for the club. Oscar Bobb also found the net after returning from a long injury layoff. Erling Haaland scored his first of the tournament, while goalkeeper Stefan Ortega kept a clean sheet. The dominant win secured City’s place in the knockout round.
Juventus 4-1 Wydad AC
In Philadelphia, Juventus cruised past Morocco’s Wydad AC with a 4-1 win, thanks to a star performance from 20-year-old Kenan Yildiz. He played a key role in the first goal, scored a stunning second, and added a third to seal the win. The victory booked Juve’s place in the next round and sets up a likely group decider against Manchester City.
With Real Madrid aiming to top their group and City and Juve on a collision course, the knockout stage promises thrilling football and high-stakes clashes.
