Real Madrid Bound River Plate Star Not Afraid Of Inter Milan: ‘They’re The Strongest Team In The Group, But We Want To Win’ | OneFootball

Franco Mastantuono says Inter Milan are the strongest team in their FIFA Club World Cup group, but that River Plate still want to win.

The 19-year-old spoke ahead of this week’s match, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan and River Plate face off in their last match of the Club World Cup group stage this week.

The two teams have the same record thus far. Both have beaten Urawa Red Diamonds, and both have drawn with Monterrey.

Therefore, there is everything to play for in Thursday’s match. Neither side are guaranteed to go through to the round of sixteen.

A win in the last match of the group would guarantee progression to the knockout rounds in top spot, however.

Franco Mastantuono: “Inter Strongest In The Group, But River Plate Want To Win”

LA PLATA, ARGENTINA – APRIL 18: Franco Mastantuono of River Plate celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Torneo Apertura Betano 2025 Group B match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and River Plate at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium on April 18, 2025 in La Plata, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono – who will join Real Madrid this summer – gave his thoughts ahead of next week’s match.

“We’ll be facing the best team in the group,” said the Argentine.

“But our goal is still clear. We want to win.”

“Playing for River means always going out onto the pitch to take the three points,” Mastantuono declared.

“We can’t allow ourselves to settle for anything. It will be a tough match, but we know what we have to do.”