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River Plate and Monterrey Draw 0-0, Group E Remains Unsettled

The stalemate leaves River Plate level on four points with Inter Milan ahead of the final group fixtures

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - River Plate v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 21, 2025 River Plate's Lucas Martinez Quarta shoots at goal REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - River Plate v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 21, 2025 River Plate's Franco Mastantuono shoots at goal REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - River Plate v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 21, 2025 River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo speaks to his players REUTERS/Mike Blake
CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds: Group E - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Overview

  • The 0-0 draw unfolded before 57,393 fans at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl with both sides unable to capitalize on clear chances.
  • The result leaves River Plate and Inter Milan level on four points in Group E while Monterrey sit third with two, keeping all three sides in contention.
  • Defender Kevin Castano was sent off in injury time after receiving a second yellow card.
  • River Plate will be without striker Sebastian Driussi for the remainder of the tournament after he sustained an ankle injury in their opening match.
  • On Wednesday, River Plate face Inter Milan and Monterrey will take on Urawa Red Diamonds to determine the two teams advancing to the knockout stage.