Andrada delivers big saves in Monterrey draw with River Plate | OneFootball

PASADENA, Calif. – The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 continued with a tightly contested nil-nil draw between 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup winners CF Monterrey and Club Atlético River Plate on Saturday at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, USA.

The Mexican side was aggressive early on offense, with Lucas Ocampos taking a strike from outside the box in the 6’ that was secured by Franco Armani.

Sergio Canales had a look from midfield in the 14’ but Rayados were denied the lead again by Armani.

The South American side had a free kick in the 27’ as Franco Mastantuono took his chance on target, only to be denied by Monterrey keeper Esteban Andrada.

River Plate had corner kick opportunity in the closing moments of the first half, when Lucas Martínez Quarta sent an effort from close range just wide in the 45’+2’.

Gerardo Arteaga, who ended the match with four forced turnovers, made a pivotal clearance in the 59’ to defuse a precarious situation inside the penalty area.

Andrada earned the clean sheet with important saves in the 67’ on Mastantuono, and Miguel Borga in the 76’ and 84’.

Sergio Ramos was lively on the ball with 100 touches and 69 successful passes to lead all players on the pitch.

CF Monterrey will return to the Rose Bowl on Wednesday to conclude the Group Stage against Urawa Reds.