Club World Cup: City's Statement Win Over Juve

Manchester City delivered a masterclass performance in their 5-2 demolition of Juventus at the Club World Cup, sending a strong message to their competitors in the tournament. The dominant display in Orlando's sweltering heat saw Pep Guardiola's side finish top of Group G with a perfect record.

City's Dominant Display

Guardiola's men controlled the match from start to finish, overcoming a first-half downpour to produce one of their most convincing performances in recent memory. The Spanish manager emphasized this tournament marks the beginning of a new season rather than a continuation of last year's disappointing campaign.

"I liked the way we did it," Guardiola told Dazn. "It's been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we're happy to beat a top side."

Statistical Dominance

The numbers tell the story of City's supremacy:

• 76% possession
• 24 shots to Juventus' 5
• 738 completed passes compared to 219

Former City goalkeeper Shay Given praised the performance: "I think City have shook the tournament tonight. People will think 'wow these players are the real deal again.'"

Rodri's Impactful Return

The match marked the first start for Rodri since his serious knee injury nine months ago. The Spanish midfielder showed why he's considered one of the world's best:

• Completed 67 passes
• 79 touches (second only to Ruben Dias)
• Played 65 crucial minutes

"Everyone knows how important Rodri is," said Guardiola. "He is one of the best players in the world. I'm happy he had a good 60 minutes and he can help us a lot."

Looking Ahead

With this victory, City avoided the tougher side of the draw that includes Paris-St Germain and Bayern Munich. They could potentially face Real Madrid in the last 16 depending on other results.

The performance showcased City's attacking firepower, with Jeremy Doku, Savinho and Phil Foden all finding the net as the team scored 13 goals across their three group stage matches.

"The forward play and the goals Man City score is fantastic," said Given. "Even Pep mentions 'we have got our mojo back'. We've got the Man City back."

Guardiola concluded: "This is the only way to survive - win or lose. Years ago, nobody could imagine Man City at the Club World Cup. We are facing new teams and it is an honor. We want to stay here."