Champions League champions and Premier League giants Manchester City ushered in the final of the Club World Cup, and Manchester City PK Fluminense, the champion of the Copa Libertadores.
First of all, on paper strength Manchester City team is much stronger than Fluminense team, before the game Manchester City team has been unbeaten in 4 consecutive games in all competitions, semi-finals Manchester City team 3 goals defeated the AFC Champions League champion Urawa Red Diamonds team successfully advanced to the final finals, and Fluminense team last 4 games in all competitions 2 wins and 2 losses, semi-finals Fluminense team won 2 goals eliminated the African champion Cairo National team successfully advanced to the final round. Before the game, more than 80% of fans believed that the stronger Manchester City team would be able to easily beat Fluminense to win the title.
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne were absent through injury, but they were both on hand with the squad.
Just one minute into the game, Alvarez scored from close range in front of goal to give Manchester City a dream start.
In the 28th minute, Foden's cross hit Nino and deflected into the net to extend City's lead.
In the 73rd minute, Alvarez delivered a clever pass and Foden sealed the win for City from close range in front of goal.
In the 88th minute, Alvarez scored a brace.
In the end, Manchester City easily defeated Fluminense to win the first Club World Cup in team history, and Manchester City also became a world-class champion for the first time.