🎥 City win, WAC exit with pride, Juve warned: Lewis sees red 🟥 | OneFootball

In the electrifying atmosphere of the FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City began their journey by beating WAC Casablanca with a clear 2-0. A result that tells of the technical superiority of the English, but also the dignity with which the Moroccans withstood the onslaught.

It took less than two minutes for Phil Foden to unlock the match with the fastest goal of the tournament (1'51"), immediately directing the challenge. City then managed the game, striking again at the end of the first half, without ever seriously risking.

📊 City Domination: the numbers speak for themselves

The statistics certify the clear superiority of Guardiola's men. Almost 70% ball possession, about 600 successful passes and 15 total shots — half of which on target — represent the picture of a team always in control of the match.

On the contrary, WAC relied on their defensive hold, with just 3 attempted shots and zero real dangers for Ederson. Yet, despite the technical monologue, the goals conceded were only two: a fact that says a lot.

🟥 Straight red for Rico Lewis: kick to the face

The match also saw a tense moment, with Rico Lewis in the spotlight. The young City player received a straight red card for a very dangerous intervention: a kick straight to an opponent's face in an attempt to contest the ball.

The referee immediately showed the red, confirming it after a brief consultation. Manchester thus had to manage the last minutes in numerical inferiority, without WAC being able to take advantage of the situation.

🙇‍♂️ Honor to WAC and golden return for Rodri

If on one hand Manchester City confirmed their strength, on the other WAC Casablanca showed great spirit and organization: conceding only two goals from one of the strongest teams on the planet is anything but ordinary. Now the Moroccans are preparing to challenge Juventus, who will make their debut in the competition tonight.

Good news also for Guardiola: Rodri returned to the field, recovering from a serious cruciate ligament injury. The Spaniard had already returned in the Premier and thus confirms his full recovery, in view of the next decisive commitments.

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