Urawa Red Diamonds have won their sole previous meeting with Mexican opposition, defeating Club León 1-0 in Jeddah in December 2023. Meantime, Monterrey have lost their one and, to date, only previous meeting with a Japanese club, ousted on penalties by Kashiwa Reysol in Toyota in the Club World Cup quarter-finals 14 years ago.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey preview
Group E is finely poised going into the final matchday, meaning a night of permutations await both in Pasadena and 1,135 miles north in Seattle. Monterrey have drawn both their Club World Cup matches to date, so only a victory here will suffice. First, Sergio Ramos' trademark towering headed helped the Liga MX side hold Internazionale to a credible 1-1 draw in their tournament curtain raiser.
Then, on Saturday night, Rayados held out for a goalless draw with River Plate, also in California. Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was the star of the show, just 13 miles east of Hollywood, making a string of saves to preserve the point. So, with Inter and River Plate meeting in the Pacific Northwest simultaneously, Monterrey will advance to the round of 16 with a victory here, unless that other match produces a high-scoring draw, then they'll be eliminated on head-to-head goals scored. All Domènec Torrent's team can do is hold their end of the bargain, and pray for good news from Seattle.
As for Urawa Red Diamonds, they have already been eliminated, but can they take Rayados out with them? First, Maciej Skorża's side were beaten 3-1 by River Plate at Lumen Field before, on Saturday, coming agonisingly close to an historic victory. Ryōma Watanabe fired the Red Devils in front against Inter inside 11 minutes, and Urawa Reds held out for so long, as belief grew and grew, only for I Nerazzurri to equalise 12 minutes from time, before winning it in stoppage time.
So, yet to pick up a point, Urawa Red Diamonds are eliminated, but they have certainly been competitive at this Club World Cup, and will be no push-overs in Pasadena. Nevertheless, backed by a fervent support at the Rose Bowl, Rayados will fancy their chances of getting the job done.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Urawa Red Diamonds team news
Maciej Skorża's side has been settled throughout this tournament, so he isn't expected to tinker here, his lineup featuring captain Marius Høibråten.
Urawa Red Diamonds predicted lineup vs Monterrey: (4-3-3): Nishikawa; Ishihara, Danilo Boza, Høibråten, Naganuma; Gustafson, Yasui, Matheus Sávio, Kaneko, Watanabe; Matsuo.
Urawa Red Diamonds player to watch vs Monterrey
Ryōma Watanabe was the scorer against Inter, his seventh strike of 2025 so far, so could he be the hero at the Rose Bowl?
Monterrey team news
Midfielder Jorge Rodríguez is suspended, having been booked in both matches so far, with Óliver Torres expected to return, partnering compatriot Sergio Canales.
Monterrey predicted lineup vs Urawa Red Diamonds: (4-2-3-1): Andrada; Aguirre, Medina, Sergio Ramos, Arteaga; Rodríguez, Óliver Torres, Canales; Corona, Ocampos, Berterame.
Monterrey player to watch vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Germán Berterame is Monterrey's top-scorer this season with 22 across all competitions, so can he fire Rayados into the round of 16.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey prediction
As alluded to, we are backing Monterrey for victory, likely to be too strong for Urawa Reds; whether that'll be enough to see them progress remains to be seen: Urawa Red Diamonds 0-2 Monterrey.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
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What is the date and kick-off time for Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey takes place on Wednesday 25 June 2025, with kick off at 2:00am (BST), 21:00 (EDT) & 18:00 (PDT).