
What to watch out for on Club World Cup Day
The last day of the Club World Cup group phase is here, and there is still so much to play for in Groups G and H.Here’s what to watch out for on day 13 of the tournament.In probably the
standout game of the group stages, Juventus and Manchester City clash with top area in Group G on the line. Both heavyweights are currently through, but preventing a possible round of 16 tie with Real Madrid makes this one very important.Elsewhere, Wydad AC and Al Ain battle it out for third spot, with both looking to end their competition with a win.Like Group G, Group H sees a final day clash between its top two sides in Genuine Madrid and RB Salzburg, who are both
on four points. A draw might see both through, however that will depend upon how Al-Hilal fare against Pachuca.The Saudi giants have actually drawn with both Xabi Alonso’s side and the Austrians, and will elegant their opportunities of a big win, which is almost specific to send them into the knockout stages.Rodri’s return from a disastrous ACL injury has actually continued at the Club World Cup, and there is a possibility he might be in from the start versus Juventus, or a minimum of get more than 30 minutes of action from the bench.It would be the biggest test of the 29-year-old’s recovery and fitness, however it is something that will need to take place at some point.Regardless of any signings made this summer season, Pep Guardiola will want the Ballon d’Or winner back to his finest more than anything ahead of the new season. Alex Grimm -2025 Getty Images The soaring temperature levels across the US have been
a talking point throughout the tournament, along with ahead of next summertime’s World Cup, and Pep is preparing his City side as best he can.
Richard Pelham -2025 Getty Images