Last updated on June 27, 2025
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Claudio Echeverri scored a goal that caught everyone’s attention.
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Manchester City showed their strength with a big 6–0 win over Al Ain in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage.
The match took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and over 40,000 fans were there to watch!
A Night Full of Goals
City scored their first goal just 8 minutes into the game.
Midfielder Ilkay Gündoğan tried to cross the ball, but it accidentally floated into the net!
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Later in the game, he scored again with a calm and skillful shot.
Young player Claudio Echeverri, starting his first game, scored a beautiful free-kick in the 27th minute.
Right before halftime, Erling Haaland made it 3–0 with a penalty after a foul on Manuel Akanji.
In the second half, Oscar Bobb and Rayan Cherki came off the bench to score two more great goals, finishing the game with a huge 6–0 win for City.
Cool Conditions in Hot Atlanta
Even though it was 31°C (88°F) outside, the stadium had air conditioning, so players stayed cool and comfortable.
The weather didn’t stop Manchester City from playing their best football.
New Stars Shine Bright
Two new players made their full debuts and impressed everyone:
Rayan Aït-Nouri, a defender from Algeria, showed great speed and skills on the left side.
Claudio Echeverri, a young midfielder from Argentina, played well and scored a goal that caught everyone’s attention.
Manager Pep Guardiola chose a completely different starting lineup from their last game, but the team still looked sharp and confident.
What’s Next?
Manchester City’s next game is against Juventus, a strong team from Italy.
It will be a big match to decide who finishes first in the group.
Sadly, both Al Ain and Wydad AC have now lost two games each, so they are out of the tournament.
Player of the Match
⭐ Ilkay Gündoğan
He scored two goals and led the team with his experience. Fans gave him the highest rating of the game!
