Everything You Need to Know About Inter Milan vs River Plate at the Club World Cup
Seattle’s Lumen Field turned into a battleground as Inter Milan and River Plate clashed on June 25, 2025, in one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the FIFA Club World Cup. The stakes were sky-high: both sit on four points after two matches, each having beaten Urawa Red Diamonds and drawn with Monterrey, making this a true knockout before the knockouts. Only Monterrey, with two points, lurked behind with a slim hope, needing a two-goal win over already-eliminated Urawa to keep their dreams alive.
This match wasn’t just about football. For Inter Milan, the spotlight fell hard on new manager Cristian Chivu. Taking over a legendary club always comes with pressure, but add a medical ward full of absent stars – including Davide Frattesi, Yann Bisseck, Benjamin Pavard, Piotr Zielinski, Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram – and you get a recipe for nervy tactical changes and last-minute improvisation. Chivu had to rework his line-up and ask for more from his role players, shifting to a more conservative approach and hoping for moments of brilliance from his remaining big names.
Meanwhile, River Plate had the dependable Marcelo Gallardo calling the shots. Unlike their Italian rivals, River arrived in Seattle with a bit more stability and a defensive strategy designed to protect their razor-thin goal-difference lead. Their plan was simple but ruthless: frustrate Inter with aggressive pressing in midfield and look for counter-attack chances. Gallardo’s choices made it clear he was playing for at least a draw, knowing it would put River through and leave Monterrey scrambling for miracles against Urawa.
Lumen Field, known mainly to American football fans as the home of the Seahawks, has steadily gained a reputation as a fortress for international soccer as well. River and Inter already tasted victory there over Urawa earlier in the tournament, learning how quickly the atmosphere can shift with thousands of die-hard fans rallying behind unfamiliar colors.
How to Watch: DAZN Brings Every Moment Live
If you couldn’t be in Seattle, DAZN had you covered. The matchup was broadcast live and worldwide, letting football fans track every minute on smart TVs, tablets, and phones. DAZN made the match available not just for paying subscribers but also let freemium users and new sign-ups join the excitement for free during the tournament window—a rare treat in the fragmented world of sports streaming.
Getting set up was simple: download the DAZN app or open it online, log in, and you were ready to catch Inter and River Plate’s do-or-die clash. With multiple language commentary options and interactive streaming features, even those outside the usual soccer hotspots could get in on the drama. DAZN also provided highlights, interviews, and tactical breakdowns before and after the game, making it easy for both loyal fans and newcomers to follow the stakes of Group E.
As the dust settles, the focus shifts to Monterrey and Urawa Red Diamonds to see if the unthinkable happens, but this match in Seattle reminded everyone—no matter how star-studded or injury-hit the squads, the Club World Cup delivers drama to the very end.
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