Al-Hilal Stuns Manchester City in Historic Club World Cup Upse...
In a stunning and unexpected result, Saudi club Al-Hilal pulled off a historic 4–3 victory over English giants Manchester City in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held early Tuesday morning at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.Al-Hilal showcased exceptional tactical discipline and strength, securing a landmark win over one of the tournament's top contenders. With this triumph, they advance to the quarterfinals, drawing widespread praise from fans and analysts alike, and fueling hopes for a deep run in the competition.
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Al-Hilal Stuns Manchester City in Historic Club World Cup Upse...
اضافة اعلان In a stunning and unexpected result, Saudi club Al-Hilal pulled off a historic 4–3 victory over English giants Manchester City in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held early Tuesday morning at Camping World Stadium in showcased exceptional tactical discipline and strength, securing a landmark win over one of the tournament's top contenders. With this triumph, they advance to the quarterfinals, drawing widespread praise from fans and analysts alike, and fueling hopes for a deep run in the competition.
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Guardiola left to rue missed opportunities as Manchester City exit Club World Cup
Ammon News - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was left to rue his side's inability to capitalize on a host of first-half chances as the Premier League side suffered a shock elimination from the Club World Cup against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Monday. Marcos Leonardo scored twice, including the 112th minute winner, as the Riyadh-based outfit won 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando with the first-half performance of goalkeeper Yassine Bounou proving pivotal in Al-Hilal's win. "The level in this competition is a World Cup," said Guardiola, who led City to the Club World Cup title in 2023. "The only regret I have is that we allowed them to run a little bit more than expected. "Against a team that defended so deep, the wingers have been brilliant. The chances that we had in many, many departments. Bounou made a lot of saves and, in the end, you have to score, you have to be clinical." City had taken a ninth minute lead through Bernardo Silva but a string of saves from Bounou in what remained of the opening 45 minutes kept the Saudis in contention. Leonardo and Malcom scored inside the first six minutes of the second half to turn the tables on Guardiola's side before Erling Haaland levelled in the 55th minute, taking the game into extra-time. Kalidou Koulibaly's header put Al-Hilal back in front, only for Phil Foden to equalise again for City, and Leonardo eventually killed off the Premier League side eight minutes from the end of extra-time. The win takes Al-Hilal through to a quarter-final meeting with Brazil's Fluminense while City return to England. "We would have loved to continue, it's not easy to be here once every four years," said Guardiola. "The team still has that feeling, that the team is doing well. But we go home and now it's time to rest, to refresh our minds and come back for next season." Reuters
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Guardiola worried that lack of rest after Club World Cup could 'destroy' Man City
Ammon News - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is concerned about the lack of rest his side will get ahead of the new Premier League season and said their involvement in the Club World Cup could "destroy" them. City wrapped up the previous Premier League season on May 25 and opened their Club World Cup campaign in Philadelphia just over three weeks later on June 18. They face Al-Hilal in Orlando on Monday in the round of 16 and should City go on to reach the final on July 13 they will have a month to prepare for their new league campaign beginning on August 16. Guardiola said he did not know how much the Club World Cup would take out of his squad and told reporters to ask him about the impact later in the year. "I may say, so listen, we are a disaster. We are exhausted. The World Cup destroyed us," he added. "I don't know, but it's the first time in our life that that's happened. So we'll see." Guardiola said he understood comments made by former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, who said the expanded 32-team event, to be held once every four years during the pre-season, was football's worst idea. "Juergen, we fought together many, many times... when we went to UEFA meetings especially, or when we discussed the Premier League calendar, about how to add more quality, giving the managers and players more rest," Guardiola said.
