FIFA Club World Cup 2025: On June 18, 2025, Monterrey Holds Inter Milan to a Dramatic 1-1 Draw
Where: USA
Mexico’s CF Monterrey held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in an exciting match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.Fans were on the edge of their seats during the tense and strategic match.
Despite being the clear favourites, Inter struggled to defeat a determined, fearless, and spirited Monterrey squad. In the 28th minute, Lautaro Martínez gave the Italians the lead with a spectacular goal after Nicolò Barella had provided a clever assist. But Monterrey was not about to give up.
The Liga MX powerhouses’ unrelenting and fierce response was rewarded in the 66th minute when Rogelio Funes Mori scored a powerful equaliser by taking advantage of a rare Inter defensive lapse.
🔥 Highlights of the Match ⚽ 28′: Lautaro Martínez gives Inter the lead (1-0)
⚽ 66′: Monterrey Funes Mori levels (1-1)
🧤 Both goalkeepers, Esteban Andrada of Montpellier and Sommer of Inter, made vital saves.
📊 Ownership: Monterrey 42% | Inter 58%
🎙️ After the Match
Simone Inzaghi, the coach of Inter, praised Monterrey’s impressive performance:
We were aware that it would be difficult. Monterrey showed why they’re champions in their region. We lacked sharpness in the second half.”
Meanwhile, Monterrey manager Fernando Ortiz praised his players’ grit:
“We respected Inter, but we weren’t afraid. This result gives us belief that we can go further.”
⚽ What’s Next?
Both teams now look ahead to their final group stage matches. Inter will need a win to guarantee progression, while Monterrey have put themselves in a promising position with this unexpected point.