River Plate begins their journey in the 2025 Club World Cup against Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday. Just before the tournament commenced, winger Franco Mastantuno signed with Real Madrid for €45 million, making him a key player to watch as River aims for a successful campaign. He follows in the footsteps of prominent players from Argentina like Claudio Echeverri, Enzo Fernandez, and Julian Alvarez. Tournaments like this can elevate lesser-known players, while Urawa Red Diamonds hold the record for the most appearances by a Japanese team in this tournament with three.
Matheus Savio is set to play a pivotal role for Urawa in this tournament, creating a thrilling match as River enters as favorites under the leadership of Marcello Gallardo.
How to Watch River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
- Date: Tuesday, June 17
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
- Live Stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
Odds
- River Plate: -180
- Draw: +200
- Urawa Red Diamonds: +525
Recent History
This will be the first official encounter between the two teams.
Implications
With Inter expected to dominate Group E under a new coach, a victory here could bolster either team’s chances of progressing to the knockout rounds. Expect an engaging and fluid match as the competition unfolds.
Player Spotlight
Franco Mastantuno will be a significant player for River Plate: At just 17 years old, he has already made his mark, being the youngest to represent Argentina. He’s been in form with four goals and four assists, backed by numbers. His performance in the Club World Cup comes just before he turns 18 and joins Real Madrid.
Prognosis
Both teams share experience on this stage, anticipating a thrilling contest in Seattle. Expect Mastantuno to score early for River, with Urawa leveling the game, resulting in a tie: River Plate 1, Urawa Red Diamonds 1.
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