Shocking Comeback Victory: Al Hilal Defeats Manchester City to Advance to FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals
The Start of Shock and Reversal: The Day Man City Collapsed An unexpected and shocking match result shook Orlando to its core. On July 1, 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 clash between Manchester City and Al Hilal delivered an unforgettable moment for football fans worldwide. Manchester City was overwhelmingly favored to dominate this match. The betting odds gave Man City a -380 to win within 90 minutes, while Al Hilal was considered a huge underdog at +900. But the magic of football lies in its unpredictability—and on this day, that magic was fully unleashed. From the very start, the game turned expectations upside down. Bernardo Silva put Man City ahead just 9 minutes in, yet Al Hilal refused to back down. Seizing on an Ederson clearance error, Marcos Leonardo equalized and restored balance. What followed was a wild rollercoaster battle, with Al Hilal taking the lead not once, but three times. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden fought valiantly for Man ...