In a dramatic Group E opener at the Rose Bowl, Monterrey earned a thrilling 1–1 draw with UEFA finalists Inter Milan. The magic moment came from 39-year-old Sergio Ramos, whose towering header in the 25th minute shocked the Italian giants.
Inter’s Lautaro Martínez restored parity just before halftime, but Monterrey held strong through the second half . The result marks a sensational start for Monterrey under new manager Domenec Torrent and leaves both teams battling for top spot in Group E
Monterrey 1–1 Inter Milan, An unexpected draw sets Group E alight. Ramos’s masterclass, His header displays age-defying skill, steering Monterrey ahead
Inter’s reply: Lautaro Martínez levels it in the 42nd minute, keeping the Italian side in contention.
Group implications Monterrey’s draw, with River Plate’s win over Urawa, tightens the race as all teams vie for progression en.wikipedia.org+10reuters.com+10indiatimes.com+10.
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Tactical stalemate Inter controlled possession but couldn’t break Monterrey’s walls; Monterrey strategically absorbed pressure and countered .
Next up, Monterrey face River Plate; Inter meet Urawa. With only one top-two finish per group, these matches are now crucial.
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