Manchester City secured a decisive victory against Al Ain of the UAE in their FIFA Club World Cup group stage match held in Atlanta on June 22, 2025, paving their way to the knockout stage.

Manchester City defeated Al Ain 6-0, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring twice. The match, part of Group G, took place in sweltering conditions in Atlanta, United States. Gundogan described his opening goal as 'perfect', adding that he was happy to contribute to the team's win. 'I was a bit stuck between doing what turned out in the end, but also [thinking of] crossing the ball to the second post because I knew, especially second balls, when they drop it’s always very dangerous,' Gundogan stated. Other goals came from Claudio Echeverri, Erling Haaland, Oscar Bobb, and Rayan Cherki, ensuring a comfortable victory for the English side and demonstrating their dominance in the competition. With this win, Manchester City advances confidently towards the next stage. This is also good news for Real Madrid, who are in the same tournament and are looking to progress. Football analysts predict that Manchester City will continue to be a strong contender for the title, given their current form and squad depth.