By Mohamed Islam Bouteraa

Washington D.C. saw a massacre tonight—and Juve were the artists. In their Club World Cup debut, the Old Lady announced her revival with a thunderous 5-0 dismantling of Al Ain at Audi Field. Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceição each bagged braces, while Kenan Yıldız stole the show with a stunner, sending a warning to Group G: 

Juventus’ kids are here to conquer.

First-Half Fireworks

From kickoff, Juventus played like they’d swallowed lightning. In just 11 minutes, Alberto Costa’s whipped cross found Kolo Muani soaring like a raptor—boom—1-0. Ten minutes later, Conceição danced through Al Ain’s shell-shocked defense, his deflected shot sneaking in at the near post.But the real magic came from Yıldız. Collecting Khéphren Thuram’s pass, the Turkish wizard carved space on the edge of the box and unleashed a curler that kissed the post on its way in. 3-0. Not done yet, Thuram—pulling strings all night—lobbed a perfect through ball for Kolo Muani to ice his brace before halftime.

Al Ain’s Nightmare, Juve’s Dream

Al Ain hadn’t conceded more than once in seven games. By the 58th minute, it was five. Conceição cut inside, buried his second, and the rout was complete. Even the woodwork joined the party—Douglas Luiz rattled the post, and Kolo Muani was denied a hat-trick only by Rui Patrício’s reflex save.

At the back, Michele Di Gregorio barely broke a sweat. Al Ain’s flickers of hope? Snuffed out by Juve’s relentless press and Tudor’s razor-sharp 3-4-2-1 system.

The Kids Are Alright (And Scary)

With an average age of 24, this wasn’t your nonna’s Juventus. 

It was a youth revolution:

• Kolo Muani (5 goals in 6 games) a powerhouse with ice in his veins
• Conceição — dizzying feet, lethal finishes
• Yıldız — sorcery in midfield
• Thuram — pulling the strings like a seasoned maestro

Coach Igor Tudor grinned post-match: “When talent meets hunger? This happens.”

What’s Next?

Group G just got spicy:

• Juventus faces Wydad AC next. Win, and they’re cruising.
• Al Ain gets Manchester City—a brutal rebound after this battering.

Kolo Muani summed up the vibe: “We’re joyful, but hungry for more. This is just the start.”

Final Thought:

After years of transition, Juventus didn’t just arrive at the Club World Cup—they kicked down the door. With young stars burning bright and Tudor’s tactics clicking, the Old Lady isn’t just back… she’s reborn.

Next stop: Wydad. Bring the popcorn. 🍿