Match report
River Plate and Monterrey Draw 0-0 in FIFA Club World Cup
River Plate
0–0
FT
Monterrey
Jun 22, 2025
River Plate and Monterrey played out an eventful but goalless draw (0-0) in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter. Despite numerous chances, neither side could convert them into goals. River Plate's Kevin Castaño was red-carded late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: River Plate 0-0 Monterrey
- • Kevin Castaño (River Plate) received a red card
- • Monterrey made multiple substitutions to control momentum
- • Jorge Rodríguez (Monterrey) and Enzo Pérez (River Plate) both received yellow cards
Lineups
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)
- 22 K. Castaño (M)
- 24 E. Pérez (M)
- 34 G. Galoppo (M)
- 30 F. Mastantuono (F)
- 11 F. Colidio (F)
- 8 M. Meza (F)
Substitutes
- 5 M. Kranevitter
- 18 G. Martínez
- 26 I. Fernández
- 9 M. Borja
- 13 L. Rivero
- 20 M. Casco
- 29 R. Aliendro
- 6 G. Pezzella
- 7 M. Rojas
- 2 F. Gattoni
- 38 I. Subiabre
- 16 F. Bustos
- 19 G. Tapia
- 10 M. Lanzini
- 25 J. Ledesma
Monterrey
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Andrada (G)
- 14 É. Aguirre (D)
- 33 S. Medina (D)
- 93 Sergio Ramos (D)
- 3 G. Arteaga (D)
- 6 N. Deossa (M)
- 30 J. Rodríguez (M)
- 17 J. Corona (M)
- 10 Sergio Canales (M)
- 29 L. Ocampos (M)
- 7 G. Berterame (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Alvarado
- 4 V. Guzmán
- 5 F. Ambríz
- 16 J. Rojas
- 31 R. de la Rosa
- 21 L. Reyes
- 25 S. Mele
- 22 L. Cárdenas
- 8 Óliver Torres
- 32 T. Leone
- 23 G. Sánchez
- 2 R. Chávez
- 37 I. Fimbres
- 20 A. González
- 19 J. Cortizo
Timeline
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17' River Plate Card · Yellow CardEnzo Pérez
Foul
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19' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardJorge Rodríguez
Foul
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28' River Plate Card · Yellow CardKevin Castaño
Foul
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56' River Plate Card · Yellow CardG. Galoppo
Foul
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63' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Meza
Foul
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64' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Berterame · On: F. Ambríz
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64' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Corona · On: J. Rojas
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64' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Ocampos · On: R. de la Rosa
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66' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardStefan Medina
Foul
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71' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meza · On: I. Fernández
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71' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Galoppo · On: M. Borja
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79' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4Off: Jorge Rodríguez · On: V. Guzmán
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84' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: Enzo Pérez · On: M. Kranevitter
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84' River Plate subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Mastantuono · On: G. Martínez
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88' Monterrey subst · Substitution 5Off: Sergio Canales · On: A. Alvarado
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90'+1 River Plate Card · Red CardKevin Castaño
Foul
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90' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardA. Alvarado
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | River Plate | Monterrey |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 269 | 421 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 218 | 356 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kevin Castaño's red card for River Plate in the 90th minute altered the game dynamic, giving Monterrey numerical superiority but they couldn't convert this advantage into a goal.
- ▸ Monterrey's triple substitution at the 64th minute helped them maintain their defensive solidity and withstand pressure from River Plate.