Overview

• Manchester City topped Group G with a perfect record, inflicting a 5-2 defeat that exposed Juventus’s defensive frailties.
• Juventus’s heavy loss relegated them to face Real Madrid in the round of 16 on July 1 at Miami Gardens.
• Coach Igor Tudor drew criticism for resting key players, a decision seen as undermining his team’s competitiveness against a superior opponent.
• Defender Nicolò Savona suffered an ankle injury during the match, prompting further concerns over Juventus’s limited defensive options.
• The match highlighted a widening financial gulf, with Manchester City’s €1 billion revenues dwarfing Juventus’s €400 million budget and underscoring the need for a deeper squad.