River Plate vs Monterrey Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Group Stage
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River Plate were impressive in the first game of their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage campaign as they now take on a Monterrey side, who also performed well.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – DAZN & Channel 5 / US – DAZN
River Plate team news: Driussi set to be out
River Plate have a strong and recognisable squad but they are expected to be without striker Sebastian Driussi until the knockout stages after he rolled his ankle whilst scoring the second of their three goals against Urawa Red Diamonds the other day.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Armani; Montiel, Pezzella, Martinez Quarta, Acuna; Fernandez, Perez, Kevin Castano; Mastantuono, Miguel Borja, Colidio
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Monterrey team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Monterrey to deal with so they are expected to name an unchanged eleven for this one with captain Sergio Ramos once again the main event alongside the likes of Sergio Canales and Oliver Torres.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Andrada; Medina, Sergio Ramos, Victor Guzman; Ricardo Chavez, Sergio Canales, Rodriguez, Oliver Torres, Gerardo Arteaga; Ocampos, Berterame
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River Plate vs Monterrey prediction
In his second stint in charge, former Al Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo has led an impressive and attacking River Plate side into this tournament with ambitions of going deep. They began very well with a comprehensive and comfortable 3-1 defeat of the Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field in Seattle the other day.
Domenec Torrent, formerly of Galatasaray, is overseeing a Monterrey side that began well with an impressive 1-1 draw with Internazionale in the first game of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign. They went ahead via Sergio Ramos, before Lautaro Martinez equalised for the Nerazzurri before half-time.
Monterrey have a fair bit of talent in their side and may well attack River here but the Argentinians remain the favourites for what should be quite a fun watch.
River Plate vs Monterrey tip: River Plate to win & both teams to score
