Juventus faced a harsh reality check in their Club World Cup group stage finale, suffering a 5-2 defeat to Manchester City. The match showcased Juventus’ weaknesses, particularly through defensive errors, including an own goal from Kalulu. Despite entering with confidence following two earlier wins, Juventus was significantly outplayed, managing only two shots on target throughout the match. Man City dominated in every aspect, outshooting Juventus 24-5, marking a stark contrast in performance and calling into question the readiness of Igor Tudor's squad against stronger opponents.
The step up quality from Juventus' first two Club World Cup group stage games to the finale against Manchester City was a steep one. It was always a given, the first real test of Igor Tudor and his squad's credentials.
Kalulu's own goal gave Manchester City a 2-1 lead heading into half, starting a cascade of four unanswered goals scored by the English giants on their way to a 5-2 victory over Juventus.
Juventus were outclassed in every single way possible in this sport. City outshot Juventus 24-5 and had more than five times as many shots on goal.
Juventus entered the match with momentum from big wins over Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca, but their outing in Florida showcased a complete lack of competitive edge against a resurgent Manchester City.
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