River Plate were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by CF Monterrey in a tense FIFA Club World Cup Group E clash, with both sides failing to break the deadlock despite several promising chances.

The Argentine giants remain top of Group E, but only just — they now lead Inter Milan on goal difference alone, with both clubs still in contention for a knockout stage berth. While River Plate were solid defensively, their attacking unit lacked precision in the final third, unable to unlock a resolute Monterrey backline.

Monterrey, meanwhile, stay third with two points from two matches, but their hopes of reaching the play-offs remain alive.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup

River Plate - Monterrey 0:0

River Plate: Armani; Montiel; Díaz P.; Castaño (till 90); Meza (Borja M., 71); Acuña; Pérez En. (Kranevitter, 84); Martinez Quarta; Mastantuono (Martínez G., 84); Galoppo (Fernández I., 71); Colidio
Bench: Ledesma J.; Gattoni; Pezzella G.; Bustos; Casco; Rojas Ma.; Lanzini; Aliendro; Tapia; Subiabre
Yellow Cards: Pérez En. 17; Castaño 28, 90; Galoppo 56; Meza 63
Red cards: Castaño 90'

Monterrey: Andrada; Arteaga G.; Aguirre; Medina; Ramos S.; Rodríguez J. (Guzmán, 79); Deossa; Canales (Alvarado, 88); Corona Jesus (Rojas, 64); Ocampos (de la Rosa, 64); Berterame (Ambríz, 64)
Bench: Cárdenas; Mele; Chávez Ric.; Reyes L.; Sánchez Gus.; Leone; Torres Ó.; González Ar.; Fimbres; Cortizo
Yellow Cards: Rodríguez J. 19; Medina 66; Aguirre 90; Ambríz 90; Alvarado 90