Inter Milan squandered opportunities and were held to a draw by Monterrey.

TPO - Sergio Ramos and his teammates accepted a 1-1 draw against Monterrey in their FIFA Club World Cup match on the morning of June 18th.

Báo Tiền Phong•18/06/2025

Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage: Monterrey vs Inter Milan, 08:00 on June 18th

4 hours ago

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3 minutes ago

Full time, Inter are held to a 1-1 draw.

90'+6: There were no highlights in injury time. Both sides accepted a 1-1 draw. Inter still have a good chance as they face weaker teams Urawa Reds and River Plate in their next two matches. Meanwhile, Monterrey have reason to be satisfied with their performance.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 1).

4 minutes ago

There will be 6 minutes of added time.

8 minutes ago

Inter still haven't had a single shot on target in the second half.

89': As the match nears its end, Inter have yet to force goalkeeper Monterrey to make a save. This statistic highlights the lackluster attacking performance of the European runners-up.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 2).

10 minutes ago

Inter are in a deadlock.

85': In the final minutes, Inter mainly relied on crosses from the flanks. However, the slow pace of their attacks meant they couldn't trouble the opposing defense.

21 minutes ago

Inter missed an unbelievable opportunity.

78': After a series of passes, the ball reached Lautaro's feet. He turned and shot from an unmarked position, directly in front of him. But for some reason, the ball went wide.

23 minutes ago

Inter's attacking pace remains very slow.

74': Despite needing a goal, Inter aren't pressing hard. On the rare occasions they've had a chance to get close to the penalty area, their shots have been hasty. Overall, Inter will most likely settle for a draw.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 3).

29 minutes ago

Lautaro put the ball into the net.

68': Inter combined in the midfield. Lautaro Martinez broke through and chipped the ball into the net. However, the Inter striker was offside beforehand.

34 minutes ago

Monterrey also did not hesitate to attack.

61': Canales had a clear run and approached Inter's goal. However, the midfielder lacked the power to get a shot off. Monterrey then launched a series of dangerous attacks. Canales just hit Inter's post with a shot.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 4).

42 minutes ago

Inter took a hasty shot.

55': Bastoni delivered a perfect pass for Barella to control, but the Inter midfielder shot rather hastily.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 5).

43 minutes ago

Inter are completely dominating possession.

51': The start of the second half was quite similar to the start of the first, with Inter dominating possession. However, this time they launched their attacks more smoothly.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 6).

1 hour ago

The second half has begun.

Inter are gradually regaining their attacking form. It's not out of the question that they will be more aggressive in the second half.

1 hour ago

End of the first half

The first 45 minutes were quite exciting. After a slow start, both teams launched effective attacks, resulting in one goal for each team.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 7).

1 hour ago

Not allowed

45'+2: Inter just missed a good opportunity. From a free kick just 17 meters from the goal, Asllani took a wide shot, the ball hitting the wall and bouncing out.

1 hour ago

GOAL, Inter equalize

42': In a free-kick situation, Inter cleverly outmaneuvered the Monterrey defense. Gusto raced down the right wing and delivered a perfect cross for Lautaro to tap the ball into the empty net. The score is 1-1.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 8)

1 hour ago

Inter demanded a penalty.

37': From a header inside the penalty area, the ball hit Ramos. Inter players claimed it was a handball, but after a VAR check, it was clear the ball only hit the Monterrey defender's chest.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 9).

1 hour ago

Inter are making a strong attacking move down the wing.

33': Inter are now executing low, intricate passing sequences down the wing. Unlike the initial left wing, they are now combining more on the right wing as well. However, Inter's finishing is still lacking in sharpness.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 10)

1 hour ago

Inter is wasteful.

27': From the left wing, the ball was crossed perfectly for Esposito to tap in from close range. But somehow, goalkeeper Monterrey still managed to block this certain goal with his foot.

1 hour ago

GOAL! Ramos scores!

24': From the corner kick in their first opportunity, Sergio Ramos headed the ball into the net. He jumped incredibly high, sending the ball into the bottom corner, leaving the Inter goalkeeper helpless.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 11)

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 12)

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 13)

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 14)

1 hour ago

No goal, what a shame for Inter.

21': In an attempt to win the ball just outside the Monterrey penalty area, Mkhitaryan created an opportunity for Barella. The midfielder dribbled past the opposing defense before passing to Darmian, who was in a good position to shoot. However, the defender sent the ball over the crossbar.

1 hour ago

Inter haven't been able to get into the penalty area yet.

16': Inter are struggling in front of the penalty area. In the last 15 minutes, they've had two shots, both deflected by Monterrey defenders. It's safe to say this match promises to be very difficult for Inter.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 15)

1 hour ago

The pace of the game is quite slow.

10': Inter are having difficulty getting close to the penalty area, while Monterrey are not in a hurry to attack. This is why the game is being played out evenly in the Mexican club's half.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 16)

1 hour ago

Inter are controlling the game.

5': As expected, Inter are having more possession. However, they are not in a hurry to launch an attack.

2 hours ago

The match has started.

2 hours ago

Risk of a red card

Central and South American clubs play a very aggressive style, leading to frequent red cards. In Monterrey's last 12 matches, there have been red cards in 7 of them. With Ramos in the squad, the risk of red cards for Monterrey is even higher.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 17)

2 hours ago

Monterrey is quite strong in attack.

With two players who have spent many years playing in La Liga, Ocampos and Canales, Monterrey could spring a surprise, not to mention Sergio Ramos, a defender who is very good at attacking. In their 12 matches at the FIFA Club World Cup so far, this Mexican club has only failed to score once.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 18)

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The starting lineups for both teams.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 19)

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 20)

Inter Milan and Monterrey share a commonality: they both experienced a disappointing season. Inter Milan, once the strongest team in Italy, ended up empty-handed in the 2024/25 campaign due to their efforts in all competitions. They pursued the Serie A title race against Napoli but faltered in the final rounds, reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals only to be eliminated, and most painfully, suffered a heavy defeat in the Champions League final.

Meanwhile, Monterrey were eliminated early in the quarter-finals of the Mexican national championship. These poor results led both clubs to quickly change head coaches after the campaign ended, with Cristian Chivu becoming Inter's new manager and Domenec Torrent, former assistant to Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, Bayern, and Manchester City, taking charge at Monterrey.

Wasting opportunities, Inter Milan were held to a draw by Monterrey (image 21)

Inter will enter a new era without coach Inzaghi.

There will likely be some disruptions in both teams' systems when they play under their new coaches. However, with their expensive squad, Inter are still considered the clear favorites. According to a supercomputer, Inter Milan have an 81.3% chance of winning, while Monterrey only have a 5% chance, and there is a 13.8% chance the match will end in a draw.

Inter's expected win rate is 16 times higher than their opponent's, a figure that shows just how easy it is for them to win. Monterrey is valued at over 71 million euros, equivalent to the value of just Marcus Thuram on Inter's side. The total value of the Mexican club's squad is only one-tenth of their opponent's (71 million euros vs. 721 million euros). It seems unlikely that the Mexican representative will survive this match.

Since the start of the tournament, only South American teams have been able to stop their European opponents. Monterrey should probably acknowledge this reality and opt for a defensive approach against Inter, aiming for a draw or the most comfortable defeat possible.

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Dang Lai - Tieu Phung

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