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River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds


Match preview of River Plate v Urawa Red Diamond

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds will launch their 2025 Club World Cup campaign with Group E on Tuesday night.

With Inter Milan leaning as a clear favorite at the top of the group, both teams are fully aware that this opening fixture could be important in the battle for the second qualifying spot alongside Monterrey.

River Plate has earned its place in the tournament as the highest qualified team from Conmebol’s four-year ranking. The Argentine giant, led by Marcelo Garraldo, wants to start strong before facing Monterrey and ultimately Inter Milan.

Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds has secured his place in the Club World Cup as a recipient of the 2022 AFC Champions League.

Urawa, representing one of Japan’s most decorated clubs, is aiming to make a statement in his third appearance in the contest.

River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds Team News

River Plate will field teenage sensation Franco Mus Stantuono, who will be joining Real Madrid after turning 18 in July.

The playmaker is expected to be a central figure in the team’s offense as he aims to introduce himself to the world in his final match against the club.

Facundo Colidio should be started in advance along with experienced names such as Sebastian Driussi and Lucas Martinez. There is no big surprise expected in the Marcelo Garraldo lineup.

For Urawa Red Diamonds, Ryoma Watanabe could lead the line after scoring six goals in 17 appearances.

He will be supported by Matsuda Yusuke, who has three goals for his name this season, and Matheus Savio, who is expected to feature in offense as well.

River Plate v Urawa Red Diamond Predicted Lineup

Kawaboard: Armani; Montiel, Martinez, Diaz, Akuna. Castano, Perez, Meza. Mastanduono, Driussi, Colidio

Urba Red Diamonds: Nishikawa; Ishihara, Ogiwara, Gustafson, Boza; Holbraten, Kaneko; Yasui, Matsuo, Savio; Watanabe

How to watch River Plate v Urawa Red Diamond: TV Channel, Online Stream

The Club World Cup is only aired on Dazn. The kickoff is 8pm on Tuesday night.

River board v Urawa red diamond statistics

  • River Plate has won 38 Argentina’s top flight titles more than any other club.
  • The Urawa Red Diamonds will have three AFC Champions League titles and eight Emperors’ Cups in the joint record.
  • This is the first match of the River Club World Cup, followed by Monterrey and Inter Milan.
  • Urawa’s domestic campaign has been suspended to allow participation. They are fourth in the J1 League, earning 34 points from 21 games.

prediction

While Urawa Red Diamonds is an organized and competent aspect with experience on the continental stage, the overall quality of the River Plate and the presence of important talent like Franco Mastantuono should give them an edge.

Kawaita 3-1 Urawa Red Diamond



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