2025 Club World Cup : Manchester City start with comfortable win over Wydad Casablanca
Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca, though the win was slightly overshadowed by Rico Lewis’ late red card.
Phil Foden struck early, finishing a slick move after just 114 seconds, before Jeremy Doku doubled the lead before halftime with a clinical finish from a corner.
Pep Guardiola handed debuts to new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki in an attacking lineup, though City occasionally looked vulnerable defensively.
Wydad threatened at times, with Thembinkosi Lorch causing problems, but failed to seriously test City’s backline.
The second half saw Guardiola reintroduce Rodri from injury and bring on Erling Haaland, though neither added to the scoreline.
The match ended on a sour note as Lewis was sent off for a high boot on Samuel Obeng, but City comfortably secured top spot in Group G.
Wydad’s passionate fans provided a lively atmosphere, but their team couldn’t match the European champions’ quality.
