Juventus vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Rodri STARTS first game since ACL injury as pair clash for top spot in Group G
MANCHESTER CITY take on Juventus in a mammoth Club World Cup clash TONIGHT.
The pair are neck and neck at the top of Group G after both sides won their opening two games of the tournament.
Should City or Juventus triumph this evening, they will confirm their status as group winners.
But should nothing separate the two European titans, the Italians will finish top of the standings on goals scored.
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