Erling Haaland netted his 300th career goal as Manchester City outclassed Juventus 5–2 in Orlando to finish top of Group G at the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Norwegian striker came off the bench to tap in his milestone goal, marking 258 at club level and 42 for Norway. City’s emphatic win ensured they avoided a quarter-final clash with European giants PSG or Bayern Munich.
City’s dominant performance featured goals from Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, and Savinho, while Juventus suffered a bizarre own goal from Pierre Kalulu. Dusan Vlahovic scored a late consolation for the Italians.
Jeremy Doku, who opened the scoring, celebrated with Marmoush Omar (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images).
Midfielder Rodri stood out on his first start since September, completing 71 passes during a calm 65-minute display. Matheus Nunes, deployed again at right-back, contributed to two goals, and Rayan Aït-Nouri impressed on the left, registering his first assist for the club.
City finished Group G with three wins from three, securing a more favorable path in the knockout stage. They could face Real Madrid, now led by Xabi Alonso, depending on Group H’s outcome.
