Inter Milan Faces River Plate in Critical Club World Cup Match

SEATTLE, WA — Inter Milan and River Plate are set to clash in a pivotal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Wednesday. Both teams enter the match tied with four points in Group E, vying for a place in the knockout rounds.

Inter Milan, recently appointed coach Cristian Chivu, aims to continue their momentum after defeating Urawa Red Diamonds in their last outing. Despite a shaky start, they secured a comeback win, thanks to a goal from Valentin Carboni after being down 1-0 early in the match.

Chivu expressed confidence going into the match, saying, “We’ve put ourselves in a fantastic position and need to capitalize on it.” A draw would suffice for Inter to advance, but a win would see them top the group.

On the other side, River Plate remains optimistic after managing a draw against Monterrey and previously defeating Urawa 3-1. Though they couldn’t find the net in their last match, River Plate registered an impressive expected goals tally of 1.68.

Coach Marcelo Gallardo is now faced with lineup adjustments, as three key midfielders — Kevin Castano, Enzo Perez, and Giuliano Galoppo — are suspended due to card accumulations. This could impact their ability to control the midfield against a strong Inter side.

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the match will determine who heads into the knockout stage with a winning momentum, while both teams seek to assert dominance on the global stage.