Overview
- The Group E fixture kicks off at 9 p.m. ET Saturday at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.
- River Plate arrive with momentum from a 3–1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds but will be without star striker Sebastian Driussi after his ankle sprain.
- Colombian forward Miguel Borja is expected to lead the attack in Driussi’s absence.
- Monterrey held Inter Milan to a 1–1 draw in their opener, with veteran defender Sergio Ramos scoring a header to earn the point.
- Teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono has registered three goals and three assists this season and could step up in the clash.