In the first round of the Club World Cup Group E, River Plate played against Urawa Red Diamonds at the Lumen Stadium in Seattle. In the first half, Colidio scored and Gustafsson's goal was blown off. After the change of sides, De Liusi scored and then retired due to injury, Matsuo Yusuke scored a penalty kick, and Mesa scored another goal. In the end, River Plate 3-1 Urawa Red Diamonds.

[Key events of the game]

In the 12th minute, River Plate attacked from the middle, Mastantono moved to the left, Acuña followed up and sent a precise cross to the penalty area, and Colidio headed the ball in front of the goal! River Plate led 1-0.

In the 33rd minute, Red Diamonds had a set-piece opportunity in the frontcourt and sent it to the penalty area. Gustafsson scored a goal, but the linesman raised the flag to indicate that the first goal was invalid due to offside.

In the 49th minute, River Plate made a cross from the left side to the penalty area. The Red Diamonds made consecutive clearances but they were not far away. Hobraten made a mistake in clearing the ball in the penalty area and gave away the ball directly. De Liousi followed up and scored before the goalkeeper. River Plate led 2-0. After scoring, De Liousi could not hold on and retired due to injury.

In the 56th minute, Acuña knocked down Takuro Kaneko in the penalty area. The referee decisively awarded a penalty kick. Yusuke Matsuo scored the penalty kick and Red Diamonds pulled back 1-2.

In the 73rd minute, River Plate took a corner kick from the left. Acuña kicked the ball into the penalty area. Mesa headed the ball in front and scored! River Plate led 3-1.

There were 5 minutes of stoppage time in the second half. At the end of the game, River Plate 3-1 Urawa Red Diamonds.