⚽ Group Stage Ends with Surprises and Superstars
The Club World Cup 2025 has officially entered the knockout stage. After two weeks of high-level clashes in the United States, the top 16 teams are now set to compete in the Round of 16, including powerhouses like Manchester City, Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich.
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🔝 Group Stage Highlights
🇪🇸 Real Madrid Tops Group H
Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid sealed first place in Group H with a dominant 3–0 win over Red Bull Salzburg. Goals came from Vinícius Júnior, Valverde, and rising star Gonzalo García. Their next opponent: Juventus.
🏙️ Manchester City Demolishes Group G
Man City ended the group stage undefeated, scoring 12 goals in 3 matches. In their last game, they crushed Juventus 5–2 with goals from Haaland, Foden, Doku, and an own goal by Kalulu.
🇧🇷 Botafogo Stuns PSG
Despite topping Group B, Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 1–0 loss to Botafogo, setting up a thrilling Round of 16 showdown against Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi will face his former club.
🇩🇪 Bayern Falls to Benfica, Faces Flamengo Next
After a record-breaking 10–0 win over Auckland City, Bayern Munich lost 1–0 to Benfica, finishing second in Group C. They’ll now face Flamengo, a potential blockbuster on the road to facing PSG or Real Madrid.
🗓️ Round of 16 Match Schedule
June 28
- Palmeiras vs Botafogo
- Benfica vs Chelsea
June 29
- PSG vs Inter Miami
- Flamengo vs Bayern Munich
June 30
- Inter Milan vs Fluminense
July 1
- Real Madrid vs Juventus
- Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey
July 2
- Manchester City vs Al Hilal
📍 All matches held across major US cities, with the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
📈 What’s Next?
The Club World Cup 2025 enters its most exciting phase. Fans can expect elite clashes, emotional storylines, and superstar performances. Can Real Madrid lift yet another global trophy? Will Messi shine against his old team? Or will an underdog rise to the top?
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