Man City's Julian Alvarez Sets New FIFA Club World Cup Record By Scoring 40 Seconds Into 2023 Final Against Fluminense

It took Manchester City just 40 seconds to take the lead against Fluminense in Friday's FIFA Club World Cup final.

Julian Alvarez improvised in the center of the penalty area and scored using his chest after Fluminense keeper Fabio had tipped a long-range effort from Nathan Ake onto the post.

Alvarez's unusual finish helped him set a new Club World Cup record for the earliest ever goal in a final.

Prior to Friday, that record had been held by Brazilian defender Dante, who scored for Bayern Munich just six minutes and 21 seconds into the 2013 final against Raja Casablanca.

Julian Alvarez pictured celebrating after scoring for Manchester City 40 seconds into the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final against Fluminense

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City went on to beat Fluminense 4-0.

An own goal from Nino doubled City's advantage in the 27th minute.

Phil Foden then put the result beyond doubt in the second half before Alvarez scored again late on to wrap up a convincing victory.