Kolo Muani & Conceição Shine as Bianconeri Shatter UAE Side’s Stubborn Defense
Juventus announced their FIFA Club World Cup arrival in spectacular fashion, dismantling a previously rock-solid Al Ain side 5-0 in a one-sided masterclass that saw four different scorers light up the scoreboard.
Early Domination Sets the Tone
The Bianconeri needed just 11 minutes to breach an Al Ain defense that had conceded only once in seven previous games. Randal Kolo Muani’s powerful header from Alberto Costa’s pinpoint cross set the tempo, before Francisco Conceição doubled the lead with a deflected effort after dancing through the box.
Kenan Yıldız then stole the show with a 30-yard stunner off the post—a goal that epitomized Juventus’ first-half swagger. Kolo Muani added his second just before halftime, outpacing the defense to finish Khephren Thuram’s visionary through ball.
Al Ain’s Brief Resistance Broken Again
The Emirati champions showed fleeting promise after the break, with Kodjo Laba forcing Michele Di Gregorio into action and Ramy Rabia seeing a goal chalked off by VAR. But Conceição extinguished any hope of a comeback, cutting inside effortlessly to slot home Juventus’ fifth.
Statement Made
This emphatic victory:
- Ends Al Ain’s 7-game winning streak
- Marks Juve’s first 3-game winning run since February
- Sets up a tantalizing clash with Wydad AC
The Bigger Picture: While Al Ain face nightmare opponents Manchester City next, Juventus—with Thuram’s creativity, Conceição’s flair, and Kolo Muani’s ruthlessness—look every bit the tournament dark horses.
“When we play with this intensity, we’re very hard to stop,” said Thuram post-match. On this evidence, few would argue.
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