Manchester City Secure 2–0 Victory Over Wydad AC in Club World Cup Opener 🌍
Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a commanding 2–0 victory against Moroccan champions Wydad AC in Philadelphia.
Phil Foden opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, capitalizing on a rebound to give City an early lead. Jeremy Doku added to the advantage in the 42nd minute, expertly volleying home from a Foden corner to make it 2–0 .
Despite dominant possession, City’s defense displayed occasional vulnerability, with Wydad earning several chances through the likes of Lorch and Mailula. However, Ederson stood firm, including in a crucial one-on-one late in the second half .
Rico Lewis received a red card in the 88th minute, but Manchester City successfully maintained control until the final whistle .
Manager Pep Guardiola utilized the match to rotate his squad, introducing new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki alongside key players Rodri and Erling Haaland. The performance not only showcased City’s depth but hinted at their flexibility in both lineup and tactics .
The subdued atmosphere—just 37,446 in attendance—was briefly disrupted by flares, but the team’s focus remained unshakeable .
City now shift their attention to their next fixture in the tournament, with a showdown against Al-Ain on the horizon. Avoiding a clash with Real Madrid at this stage is expected to be a strategic aim .
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