Inter Milan faced Monterrey in the Club World Cup opener, ending in a 1-1 draw. Sergio Ramos scored for Monterrey with a header, while Lautaro Martínez equalized late in the first half. Despite controlling 62% possession, Inter couldn't secure a win. This match marked the debut of Inter manager Cristian Chivu and came just days after a heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Monterrey's coach Domènec Torrent also debuted, with both teams having chances to win, including a late offside goal by Martínez.
It was a very difficult match against a great rival, a Champions League finalist. We knew the physical demands it would take,
Martínez thought he scored again in the 68th minute, but was offside. Both teams narrowly missed goals in the final minutes.
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