Rayados and their fans, united in pursuit of victory at the Rose Bowl!Monterrey will face Argentina’s River Plate this Saturday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m., at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, in what will be their second match of the Group Stage in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Rayados come into Saturday’s match with momentum, after earning a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan on Tuesday in their tournament debut. Over 40,000 fans—mostly supporting Monterrey—were in the stands, cheering the team on from start to finish.

Rayados showed determination and composure against the Italian side, widely regarded as one of the top clubs in the world, and earned praise internationally for their performance.

The team from Monterrey has faced River Plate four times in friendly matches, with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss. Both teams have scored four goals in those encounters.

Monterrey will look to draw on their experience in international tournaments, having now made six Club World Cup appearances, including the current edition.

A victory would bring Rayados closer to the next round, taking them to four points and potentially putting them at the top of Group E.

With both teams needing a result and pride on the line, Rayados and River Plate are set to deliver one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage.

¡Vamos, Rayados!

Andrés Jiménez