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City and Real Madrid Secure Last-16 Berths With Convincing Group Stage Wins

Manchester City’s showdown with Juventus on Thursday will decide the Group G leader before knockout ties are set

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Canada's Nathan Saliba (19) pushes off Curacao's Jürgen Locadia, left, as he moves the ball during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Houston, Texas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Michael Wyke
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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Manchester City v Al Ain - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 22, 2025 Manchester City's Oscar Bobb scores their fifth goal REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Overview

  • Manchester City thrashed Al Ain 6-0 in Atlanta to clinch a last-16 spot and match Juventus on six points and an eight-goal plus difference in Group G.
  • Real Madrid secured progression with a 3-1 victory over Pachuca despite playing most of the match with ten men after an early red card.
  • Juventus advanced from Group G following a 4-1 win over Wydad Casablanca, setting up a Thursday clash with City to determine who tops the section.
  • Kylian Mbappé is on track to return from acute gastroenteritis for Real Madrid’s final group fixture against Salzburg on June 26.
  • All Club World Cup matches can be streamed for free on DAZN as 32 teams compete across 11 U.S. venues for a $1 billion prize pool.