Monterrey Holds Inter Milan to 1-1 Draw in FIFA Club World Cup

• Monterrey holds Inter Milan to a gritty 1-1 draw in Club World Cup Group E thriller.
• Sergio Ramos scores as Monterrey frustrates Inter Milan in high-stakes Club World Cup clash
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In a thrilling Group E clash at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Monterrey and Inter Milan played out a 1-1 draw at the Rose Bowl Stadium, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline from both sides. The match, a highlight of the tournament’s 12th game, saw the Mexican side hold their own against the Serie A giants in a tightly contested encounter.

Monterrey got the party started in the 23rd minute when their captain, Sergio Ramos, leaped high to head in a perfect corner from Óliver Torres, putting them up 1-0. The goal pumped up the Mexican side, who held their ground against Inter Milan’s relentless pressure. Right before halftime, Inter’s top striker Lautaro Martínez seized on a defensive slip-up to tie things up at 1-1 in the 42nd minute.

The second half was a real slugfest. Inter kept the ball most of the time but couldn’t crack Monterrey’s tough defense, led by Ramos and goalie Esteban Andrada. Martínez had a golden chance to give Inter the lead but sent his shot soaring over the bar. Monterrey hit back with quick counterattacks, with Nelson Deossa and Lucas Ocampos giving Inter’s keeper Yann Sommer a run for his money. Even with six extra minutes, neither team could find the net, and they each walked away with a point.

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This draw shakes up Group E, where River Plate sits on top after a 3-1 win over Urawa Reds. Inter, a favorite to go deep, needs to sharpen their attack to move on, while Monterrey’s gutsy performance shows they’re no pushovers. Streamed live on DAZN, the game proved why this expanded 32-team tournament is a global hit.