Manchester City exit Club World Cup as Inzaghi outsmarts Guardiola

Following Fluminense’s sensational victory over Inter, Manchester City have also bowed out of the tournament.

Details: Despite being the undisputed favorites, the English giants were caught off guard by the relentless drive and commitment of Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.

Regulation time ended 2-2: Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for City in the 9th minute, seemingly setting the stage for a rout, but two goals in six minutes from Marcos Leonardo and Malcom turned the tide and put the Riyadh club in front.

Al Hilal’s joy was short-lived—just three minutes later, Haaland leveled the score. The match went into extra time, where Inzaghi’s men proved stronger: in the 94th minute, Koulibaly put Al Hilal ahead once more, but in the 104th minute, substitute Phil Foden equalized again.

The decisive moment came from the aforementioned Marcos Leonardo, who completed his brace in the 112th minute, sealing one of the tournament’s most stunning and sensational victories.

Manchester City 3:4 Al Hilal Riyadh, Club World Cup round of 16.

The Saudis will next face Brazilian side Fluminense, who earlier that day pulled off a shock of their own by knocking out Champions League finalists Inter Milan.

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