Manchester City showcased all its class in Atlanta and crushed Al-Ain 6-0 in the second matchday of Group G of the Club World Cup. In the British team, Claudio Diablito Echeverri stood out, as he surprised by being a starter in a line-up completely different from the debut, and he made the most of the opportunity.
At the 35th minute of the first half, the former River player scored a stunning free-kick goal, unstoppable for goalkeeper Khalid Eisa. Although he only played the first 45 minutes, his performance did not go unnoticed by Pep Guardiola, who explained his substitution for Phil Foden: it was due to "a problem with his ankle".
"It was a fantastic goal. He's an unbelievable player in tight spaces," praised Guardiola, who also shared an anecdote that reflects the young Argentine's commitment: "Since he arrived, at the end of every training session he practiced free kicks alone with the goalkeeper. The rest didn't do it. He practiced and practiced, and the work paid off."
