Manchester City gave Juventus a lesson in clinical finishing at the 2025 Club World Cup, running out 5-2 winners in a match that had already decided Group G’s top spot. Both sides came into the game knowing qualification was secured, but the gap in class was unmistakable once the final whistle blew. Here’s everything confirmed about the lineups, scorers, and what the result means.

Match Date: June 26, 2025 · Final Score: Juventus 2-5 Manchester City · Competition: FIFA Club World Cup Group G · Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL · Attendance: 54,320

The match facts below are drawn from ESPN’s match listing and corroborated by Sky Sports’ team page.

What Were the Starting Lineups for Juventus vs Man City?

Sports Illustrated reported that Juventus manager Igor Tudor named the same starting XI that had delivered two consecutive wins, signaling confidence in a formula that was working (Sports Illustrated preview). Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, was expected to field his strongest available side, balancing squad rotation with the need to maintain winning momentum (Sports Illustrated preview). FotMob’s match listing provided the most detailed confirmed lineup data for both clubs.

Juventus Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
• Defenders: Pierre Kalulu, Nicolò Savona, Lloyd Kelly
• Midfielders: Alberto Costa, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Filip Kostić
• Attacking midfielders: Nicolás González, Teun Koopmeiners
• Forward: Dušan Vlahović

This lineup, listed by FotMob in a 3-4-2-1 shape, prioritized defensive solidity while allowing Koopmeiners and González to support Vlahović in the final third (FotMob match listing).

Manchester City Starting XI (4-1-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: Ederson
• Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Rayan Aït-Nouri
• Midfielder: Rodri (single pivot)
• Midfielders: Savinho, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, Jérémy Doku
• Forward: Omar Marmoush

City’s 4-1-4-1 structure gave Rodri the defensive screening role while allowing the four attacking midfielders to push high and support Marmoush. This shape gave City numerical superiority in central areas (FotMob match listing).

The implication: Juventus stayed loyal to a winning formula, but Tudor’s XI had no answer when City’s midfield overloads started creating space behind the wing-backs.

Who Scored for Man City vs Juventus?

The match produced seven goals across both halves, with five different Man City players finding the net and Juventus scoring twice. ESPN’s match data and Sky Sports’ team page provided the confirmed scoreline chronology.

Manchester City Goalscorers

Jérémy Doku struck first for City in the 9th minute, finishing with composure after a quick counter-attack opened Juventus’s defensive shape early (ESPN match data). Juventus then took the lead when Teun Koopmeiners finished from close range in the 11th minute — a sign that their attacking approach was working despite City’s early goal (ESPN match data).

City restored their lead when Pierre Kalulu diverted a cross into his own net in the 26th minute — an unlucky moment that gave City a lead they never surrendered (Sky Sports team page). After the break, Erling Haaland extended City’s advantage with a composed finish in the 52nd minute, taking his tally for the competition to double figures (ESPN match data).

Phil Foden made it four with a curling effort in the 69th minute, and Savinho added a fifth in the 75th minute — both goals coming after Juventus had been forced to push players forward (Sky Sports team page).

Juventus Goalscorers

Dušan Vlahović pulled one back for Juventus in the 84th minute, converting from the penalty spot after a handball in the box — a consolation that briefly lifted the mood but changed nothing about the result (Sky Sports team page).

The pattern: Juventus showed they could hurt City going forward — their two goals came from moments of genuine quality — but their defensive structure collapsed once City’s wave of attacks started arriving in the second half.

Who Is Favored to Win, Juventus or Man City?

Pre-match betting markets and head-to-head history both pointed clearly toward Manchester City as favorites. The final scoreline validated those expectations but still understated just how comfortable City’s win was once the second half began.

Pre-Match Odds and Predictions

Betting odds entering the match favored Manchester City across major sportsbooks. City’s form in the group phase — dominant wins over Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca — had established them as the team to beat in Group G. Sports Illustrated’s preview noted that Guardiola was expected to field his strongest XI, suggesting City were taking nothing for granted despite already qualifying (Sports Illustrated preview).

Head-to-Head Record

The 5-2 result extended Manchester City’s recent dominance over Juventus. City had won their two previous encounters, including a 2-0 victory in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. The narrative entering this fixture was of a Juventus side that had found some form under Tudor but still carried question marks about consistency against elite European opponents.

The catch: Juventus entered this match with momentum — two wins, a settled lineup, and confidence from their group-stage performances. What the 5-2 scoreline exposed is that those wins came against lesser opposition. Against City’s quality, the gaps in Juventus’s defensive shape became immediately visible.

How to Watch Man City vs Juventus Tonight?

For viewers in the UK, Sports Illustrated’s preview provided a kickoff translation of 8 p.m. BST, giving fans a clear reference point for the Orlando fixture time (Sports Illustrated preview). BBC Sport held the UK broadcast rights for Club World Cup coverage, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and DAZN for international audiences.

TV Broadcast Information

• United Kingdom: BBC Sport (TV), BBC iPlayer (streaming)
• Global: DAZN streaming platform
• United States: ESPN broadcast coverage with TNT/truTV simulcast options

Streaming Options

BBC iPlayer provided free streaming for UK viewers, while DAZN offered global coverage on its subscription platform. FIFA’s official tournament coverage also featured match highlights and match centre updates throughout the game.

Has Man City Ever Won Against Juventus?

Manchester City have won their last two matches against Juventus, with the 5-2 Club World Cup result being the most emphatic victory in this recent stretch. City’s growing record against the Italian giants reflects their evolution from Champions League hopefuls to consistent European contenders.

Historical Match Results

Prior to this recent sequence, Juventus held the historical advantage in meetings between the clubs — their European pedigree spanning decades meant that City were typically the challengers in past encounters. That dynamic has shifted noticeably since the 2024-25 Champions League meeting.

Recent Encounters

The 2-0 Champions League win in 2024-25 gave City their first breakthrough in meaningful European competition against Juventus. That result built confidence heading into the Club World Cup meeting, where City arrived as clear favorites rather than underdogs (ESPN match report).

What this means: Juventus can no longer rely on their historical name value to intimidate City. When these clubs meet now, City’s players know they have the tools to win — and the 5-2 scoreline reflects that mental shift as much as any tactical advantage.

What the Managers Said

Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the Club World Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Juventus.

— ESPN match report

Manchester City and Juventus won big to advance in the FIFA Club World Cup.

— FIFA official coverage

Pep Guardiola fielded a line-up featuring several of the youngest players in his squad.

— FIFA official coverage

Summary

Manchester City’s 5-2 win over Juventus wasn’t just a dominant result — it was a statement about where these two clubs stand relative to each other in 2025. Juventus arrived with a settled lineup and momentum from two group wins, yet City overwhelmed them structurally in the second half through midfield control and wide overloads. Five different scorers underlined that this wasn’t a one-man show. Juventus can take some pride in creating genuine chances, but the defensive gaps that City exploited will need addressing before the knockout rounds begin. For Man City, the path to Group G’s only perfect record is now a platform — not a destination.