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Matchday two of the Club World Cup group stage delivered its share of drama and decisive outcomes. In Group G, both Manchester City and Juventus secured their places in the Round of 16 with dominant performances.
Juventus cruised past Wydad 4–1: an early own goal by Boutouil opened the scoring, followed by a brace from rising star Kenan Yildiz. Lorch briefly reignited hope for the Moroccans, but Vlahovic sealed the win late in the match.
Manchester City, meanwhile, dismantled Al Ain with a stunning 6–0 victory. Ilkay Gundogan led the charge with a double, joined on the scoresheet by Echeverri, Haaland from the penalty spot, Bobb, and Cherki in a relentless display of attacking firepower.
In Group H, Real Madrid showcased resilience and class despite going down to ten men early on after Asensio’s red card. Goals from Bellingham and Güler put the match firmly in the Spanish side's control, with Valverde adding a third. Montiel’s late strike for Pachuca proved inconsequential.
It was a different story for Simone Inzaghi's Al Hilal. After holding Madrid to a draw in their opener, they failed to find the net against Salzburg in a goalless stalemate. Now, even a win in their final group game won’t guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds, leaving their fate hanging by a thread.
