Man City vs Al‑Hilal: The Match That Shook the Club World Cup
Man City vs Al‑Hilal: The Match That Shook the Club World Cup Date: June 30, 2025 Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida Occasion: FIFA Club World Cup — Round of 16 1. Magic, Mayhem & Milestones 🤯 When Saudi Arabia’s Al‑Hilal stunned Premier League powerhouses Manchester City in a gripping 4–3 extra‑time victory, it marked one of the most shocking upsets in Club World Cup history . The final scoreline—2–2 at full‑time, 4–3 in extra time—belied a game full of drama, controversy, swift goals, and heroic saves. 2. Pre-Match Context City’s Form & Favorites – Pep Guardiola’s men breezed through the group stage, destroying Juventus 5–2, Al‑Ain 6–0, and Wydad AC 2–0 – Even after a 1% repo rate cut by the RBI, clubs like NorCity remained structured and formidable. (Not relevant here.) Al‑Hilal’s Build-Up – Under Simone Inzaghi, they remained unbeaten through tough group matches—drawing Real Madrid and Salzburg, then beating Pachuca – Re-signed stars like...