Match report
Inter Defeats River Plate 2-0 in Club World Cup
Inter
2–0
FT
River Plate
Jun 26, 2025
In an intense match at the FIFA Club World Cup, Inter triumphed against River Plate with a decisive 2-0 win. The Italian giants capitalized on their superior numbers after Lucas Martínez Quarta was sent off for River Plate in the 66th minute, allowing Federico Esposito to score in the 72nd and Andrea Bastoni to seal the victory late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Inter defeated River Plate 2-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- • Lucas Martínez Quarta was sent off for River Plate in the 66th minute.
- • Federico Esposito scored Inter's first goal in the 72nd minute.
- • Andrea Bastoni netted the second goal in the final moments of regular time.
Lineups
Inter
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Sommer (G)
- 36 M. Darmian (D)
- 15 F. Acerbi (D)
- 95 A. Bastoni (D)
- 2 D. Dumfries (M)
- 23 N. Barella (M)
- 21 K. Asllani (M)
- 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
- 32 F. Dimarco (M)
- 10 L. Martínez (F)
- 94 F. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 6 S. de Vrij
- 70 S. Esposito
- 45 V. Carboni
- 30 Carlos Augusto
- 8 P. Sučić
- 12 R. Di Gennaro
- 40 A. Calligaris
- 13 Josep Martínez
- 11 Luis Henrique
- 58 M. Cocchi
- 42 T. Palacios
- 48 G. Re Cecconi
- 49 G. De Pieri
- 59 N. Zalewski
- 52 T. Berenbruch
River Plate
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Armani (G)
- 4 G. Montiel (D)
- 28 L. Martínez Quarta (D)
- 17 P. Díaz (D)
- 21 M. Acuña (D)
- 8 M. Meza (M)
- 5 M. Kranevitter (M)
- 29 R. Aliendro (M)
- 30 F. Mastantuono (F)
- 9 M. Borja (F)
- 11 F. Colidio (F)
Substitutes
- 6 G. Pezzella
- 35 Giorgio Costantini
- 10 M. Lanzini
- 26 I. Fernández
- 13 L. Rivero
- 20 M. Casco
- 14 L. González Pírez
- 7 M. Rojas
- 2 F. Gattoni
- 38 I. Subiabre
- 16 F. Bustos
- 18 G. Martínez
- 19 G. Tapia
- 25 J. Ledesma
- 39 S. Lencinas
Timeline
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22' River Plate Card · Yellow CardGonzalo Montiel
Foul
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31' Inter Card · Yellow CardA. Bastoni
Foul
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55' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meza · On: I. Fernández
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61' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Aliendro · On: M. Lanzini
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62' Inter subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Barella · On: P. Sucic
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62' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kranevitter · On: Giorgio Costantini
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63' Inter subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Dimarco · On: Carlos Augusto
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66' River Plate Card · Red CardLucas Martínez Quarta
Professional foul last man
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68' River Plate subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Colidio · On: Germán Pezzella
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72' Inter Goal · Normal GoalF. Esposito · Assist: P. Sucic
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73' Inter subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Martinez · On: V. Carboni
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77' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Lanzini
Foul
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83' Inter subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Darmian · On: Stefan de Vrij
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83' Inter subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Esposito · On: S. Esposito
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85' Inter Card · Yellow CardS. Esposito
Time wasting
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87' River Plate Card · Yellow CardPaulo Díaz
Argument
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90'+5 River Plate Card · Yellow CardGonzalo Montiel
Argument
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90'+5 River Plate Card · Red CardGonzalo Montiel
Argument
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90' Inter Goal · Normal GoalA. Bastoni
Match Stats
| Stat | Inter | River Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 76% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 413 | 322 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 6 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 341 | 244 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card to Lucas Martínez Quarta in the 66th minute shifted momentum heavily towards Inter, as they capitalized on their numerical advantage.
- ▸ Federico Esposito's goal in the 72nd minute was a crucial moment that broke River Plate's resistance and set the stage for Inter’s victory.