Monterrey 1-1 Inter Milan, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Martinez Cancels Ramos Opener In Shock Draw

Mexican side CF Monterrey secured a shock draw against Serie A runners-up Inter Milan in a Group E fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on 18 June. 39-year-old Sergio Ramos gave Monterrey the lead against the run of play, jumping over two defenders to head it past Yan Sommer. Lautaro Martinez equalised before half-time, tapping the ball into an empty net after a terrific cross from Carlos Augusto. Martinez had the chance to win it for Inter in the 64th minute but missed a sitter from inside the box. The Mexican side then held on for a crucial point, putting a damper on Inter manager Cristian Chivu’s debut.

CWC Soccer 2025: Inter Milan vs CF Monterrey
CWC Soccer 2025: CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Monterrey's Sergio Ramos, center, and Ricardo Chavez clap after the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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CWC Soccer 2025: CF Monterrey vs Inter Milan
CWC Soccer 2025: Inter Milan vs CF Monterrey | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
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Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram, right, and Yann Sommer stop a shot during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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Inter Milan's Kristjan Asllani, bottom, fouls Monterrey's German Berterame, top, during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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Monterrey's Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Inter Milan during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Inter Milan vs CF Monterrey
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Inter Milan's Benjamin Pavard, right, and Monterrey's German Berterame battle for the ball during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Inter Milan vs CF Monterrey | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
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Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, right, scores his side's opening goal during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, right, pulls on the shirt of Monterrey's Nelson Deossa during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Milan vs CF Monterrey | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill
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Monterrey's Esteban Andrada deflects the ball during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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Inter Milan's Kristjan Asllani, top, leaps over Monterrey's Lucas Ocampos during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, left, and Monterrey's Victor Guzman fight for the ball during the Club World Cup group E soccer match between CF Monterrey and Inter Milan in Pasadena, Calif.

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