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Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

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Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder #08 Federico Valverde celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's Pachuca at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte on June 22, 2025. (Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1.

Juventus proved too strong for Wydad Casablanca while Red Bull Salzburg and Al Hilal drew 0-0 as the second round of group games at the tournament concluded.

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