River Plate Falls to Inter in Club World Cup Shocker
What a night in Seattle, and not the kind River Plate fans will want to remember. In a crucial Group E clash of the Club World Cup 2025, River Plate fell 2-0 to Inter Milan, sealing their elimination from the tournament. The match was packed with tension, drama, and disappointment, especially for the South American giants who were dreaming of a deep run in the competition.
The match started with both teams tied at the top of the group standings, making it essentially a knockout game. The first half showed signs of promise for River. It was tightly contested, with Lautaro MartÃnez threatening early for Inter and Franco Armani responding with solid saves. River had their moments too, but lacked sharpness in the final third.
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Everything changed in the second half. Lucas MartÃnez Quarta, already walking a thin line with his aggressive play, got sent off in the 65th minute after a reckless foul on Henrikh Mkhitaryan. That red card was a turning point. Gallardo had to reshuffle his defense on the fly, bringing in Pezzella, but the team never quite recovered.
Just six minutes later, Francesco Esposito capitalized. He beat a defender and struck a low shot to the far post, putting Inter ahead. River’s last real chance came with a header from Colidio, but Yann Sommer was up to the task. And as River pushed forward desperately, they left space behind—space that Alessandro Bastoni exploited perfectly to score the second and kill the game.
Social media, as expected, exploded with memes—many targeting Lautaro’s misfires, Mastantuono’s underwhelming night, and Borja’s frustrating performance. But the harshest jabs came from Boca Juniors fans, relishing their rival’s stumble on the world stage.
With the defeat, River not only crashed out but also missed a chance at substantial prize money and international prestige. Marcelo Gallardo, who had been hoping to crown his return with a global triumph, now faces questions about squad decisions, particularly the defensive breakdown and lack of offensive punch.
A bitter end to what began as a promising campaign. The Club World Cup rolls on—but without River Plate.
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