Inter Milan wins comeback and stays alive in the 2025 Club World Cup!
Inter Milan Stages Dramatic Comeback in Club World Cup!
This Saturday, June 21, 2025, Inter Milan staged a thrilling comeback against Urawa Red Diamonds, winning 2-1 after falling behind.
The victory earns Inter 4 points in Group E, keeping them in contention for qualification to the round of 16.
Urawa Reds surprised by opening the scoring in the 11th minute with Watanabe. Inter dominated possession (70% in the first half), but only managed to equalize in the 32nd minute of the second half with a bicycle kick goal by Lautaro Martínez. In stoppage time, Carboni scored the winning goal.
Post-Match Comments
Cristian Chivu, Inter Milan Coach"It was a tough match, Urawa pressured us and we had to look for alternatives. The team's persistence was fundamental to this comeback."
Lautaro Martínez highlighted the importance of the bicycle kick goal and the team's fighting spirit. Carboni, scorer of the winning goal, emphasized the emotion of the moment.
Upcoming Matches
- Urawa Reds x Monterrey (June 25th, 10 PM BRT)
- Inter Milan x River Plate (June 25th, 10 PM BRT)
This victory keeps Inter alive in the competition and increases the expectation for the last round of Group E.
Key Statistics
Ball Possession
- Watanabe (Urawa, 11')
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter, 77')
- Carboni (Inter, 90+')
Group E Table
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Inter Milan | 4 |
| River Plate | 3 |
| Monterrey | 1 |
| Urawa Reds | 0 |
