Man City crushes Juventus: Guardiola celebrates the best level.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola expressed his satisfaction after his team’s resounding victory over Juventus, highlighting the opportunity his players had to remember “what it is to be a good team.” The match, which was played as part of the FIFA Club World Cup, ended with a score of 5-2 in favor of the English team. City’s goals were scored by Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Savinho and an own goal by Pierre Kalulu, which allowed them to secure the first place in Group G. Guardiola highlighted that the performance in Orlando was a promising sign that the team is regaining its best form, after a previous season marked by challenges.

I liked the way we did it. It’s been a long time since we had a performance like that, both with and without the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top team.

Pep Guardiola

The coach also pointed out that this match served for the players to feel again what it is like to be a solid team, emphasizing that confidence is built through performances. In the previous group matches, against Wydad AC and Al Ain, Guardiola had opted for different lineups, achieving victories in both encounters. For the match against Juventus, he chose a stronger team, including Rodri in his first start after a knee injury.

City dominated the match and could have extended their lead, preparing for the round of 16 match to be played in Orlando on Monday.

For the first time in a long time, the players felt that we played the way we know how.

Pep Guardiola

Guardiola highlighted the importance of players realizing what they need to do to maintain the level of performance they have had in the last decade. In addition, he mentioned that, although they had a great team last season, injuries affected performance. For this season, the goal is to maintain the pace. Erling Haaland, who came on as a substitute in the second half, managed to score his 300th goal in his career, both at club level and with the national team, in just seven minutes.

I only ask Erling to make the first action and without any further intensity, but he has to be a machine, but we have to support him.

Pep Guardiola

Guardiola praised Haaland for his achievement, highlighting his goal-scoring ability and his participation in tight spaces, and expressed his admiration for the forwards.