Monterey President José “Tato” Noriega, interviewed by Olecomments on the draw for the 2025 Club World Cup. The Rayados have been placed in Group E, where they will face very high-level opponents.
Among these, River Plate stands out, representing Conmebol and the last team coached by the current Monterrey coach, Martín Demichelis. Completing the group will be Inter, representing Europe, and the Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds.
“They are highly respected rivals,” Noriega said after the event. “We are very motivated. Facing a European, a South American and an Asian team offers us a great diversity of scenarios and presents us with different challenges.”
In particular, the president underlined the prestige of River Plate, returning from a period of extraordinary successes. “It is not only a historic team, but in the last 10 years it has experienced a winning phase, winning 19 trophies. He is a really interesting opponent, with the passion that distinguishes them.”
Monterrey is therefore preparing to live a unique experience, competing against some of the best teams in the world.