Manchester City secured their spot in the Club World Cup final, effortlessly outplaying Urawa Red Diamonds with a 3-0 victory at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday.
Manchester City qualifies for the Club World Cup final-AFP
The European champions, managed by the esteemed Pep Guardiola, are now on the verge of becoming the fourth English team to win the prestigious tournament, following the footsteps of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
The first half of the match saw City face some resistance due to the Japanese team’s meticulous organization. However, the deadlock was broken just before halftime with an own goal by Marius Høibråten. The momentum continued in the second half, with Mateo Kovačić doubling the lead at the 52-minute mark. Bernardo Silva later sealed the victory with a deflected shot, underscoring City’s dominance in the game.
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Manchester City, despite their recent mixed results in other competitions, showed their class and are now the favorites for Friday’s final against Brazil’s Fluminense. The Copa Libertadores champions earned their place in the final with a 2-0 win over Egypt’s Al Ahly.
This match-up promises to be a thrilling encounter, with City’s tactical finesse and Fluminense’s South American flair set to clash in a battle for global glory.
