Overview
- Ilkay Gundogan netted twice, Erling Haaland converted a penalty and Claudio Echeverri, Oscar Bobb and Rayan Cherki also scored in the six-goal win.
- Pep Guardiola made 11 changes from the opener, handing debuts to summer signings and resting established starters.
- City dominated possession—controlling 74% of the ball—and outshot Al Ain 21-5 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- The comprehensive victory confirmed Manchester City’s place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Manchester City will face Juventus in Orlando on Thursday to determine who tops Group G.