Kevin castano

FIFA Club World Cup: CA River Plate squandered the opportunity to reach the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stages after they were held to a goalless draw by Monterrey at the Rose Bowl.

The Argentinian giants needed a victory to reach the Round of 16 but both sides struggled to make any chances in a game littered with fouls and breaks in play.

In an ill-tempered start to the game, three yellow cards were handed out in the first half-hour. Lacking any real fluidity, the best chance of the opening half came on the stroke of half-time when River Plate full-back Lucas Martinez Quarta found space after a corner only to side-foot a volley wide of the post with the goalmouth gaping.