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Man City thrash Juventus as Real Madrid reach Club World Cup last 16

Manchester City demonstrated their Club World Cup credentials with a 5-2 victory over Juventus on Thursday, while Real Madrid defeated Salzburg 3-0 to secure a spot in the last 16.

Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia beat Pachuca of Mexico 2-0 to pip Salzburg to the last berth in the knockout phase, as Al Ain battled to a 2-1 win over Wydad Casablanca in the day’s other game.

City became the only side at the tournament to win all three of their group matches as they put Juventus to the sword in front of 54,320 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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City now face Al Hilal, the only Asian representative in the next round after goals from Salem Al-Dawsari and Brazilian Marcos Leonardo against Pachuca.

Vinicius Junior scored one goal and made another with a touch of class as Madrid saw off Salzburg in Philadelphia to clinch top spot in Group H.

Real play Juventus in the last 16 in Miami on Tuesday.

Real were once again without top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who has yet to play at the tournament as he recovers from illness.

The Star 

Segun Ojo

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