Inter Milan s situation analysis! Qualifying when tied in the last round, Dortmund also tied to ensure promotion

On June 22, the 2025 Club World Cup group stage, the second round of Group E ended. Serie A giants Inter Milan currently have a record of 1 win and 1 draw, and temporarily ranks second in the group with 4 points. Inter Milan's qualifying situation is not bad. As long as they tie the game in the last round, they will ensure that they advance. The 3 points will ensure that they can win the first place in the group.

Points standings

The group rankings of this World Club Cup adopt points rules, and the same points are preferred to compare the mutual results, which is different from the World Cup directly comparing the goal difference. Therefore, the comparison of the same score is relatively complicated and not as simple and clear as goal difference.

Inter Milan tied 1-1 by Monterrey in the first round, and defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in this round. River Plate team 3-1 Urawa Red Diamonds in the first round, and was tied 0-0 by Monterrey in this round. Therefore, Inter Milan and River Plate currently have 4 points, and River Plate is currently ranked first in the group with a goal difference advantage.

Inter Milan faces River Plate in the last round. Inter Milan won without looking at the faces of other teams, and they directly advance to the top 16. If the final round of the draw with River Plate, it will be divided into various situations, and Inter Milan can still ensure promotion.

If Inter Milan draws 0-0 with Riverbed, Monterrey defeats Urawa Red Diamonds. In this case, Inter Milan, River Plate and Monterrey scored 5 points together, and they scored 2 points each in draws, and they scored 0 goals against each other. Therefore, it is necessary to compare the number of goals scored between each other. Inter Milan and Monterrey scored 1 goal, and River Plate scored 0 goals will be eliminated.

If Inter Milan draws 1-1 with Riverbed, Monterrey defeats Urawa Red Diamonds. In this case, the three teams have the same points, mutual points and mutual goal difference. Inter Milan scored 2 goals in the match, and both River Plate and Monterrey were 1 goal. Then these two teams will compare the total goal difference in the group, and Monterrey needs to beat Urawa Red Diamonds.

If Inter draws 2-2 with Riverbed, Monterrey defeats Urawa Red Diamonds. In this case, the three teams have the same score, and the mutual points and goal difference are the same. Inter Milan ranked first in three goals in the match, the River Plate team ranked second in two goals, and Monterrey ranked third in three goals, and will be eliminated.

Overall, as long as Inter Milan tied with River Plate in the last round, they could ensure that they ranked in the top two in the group. Therefore, Inter Milan's current situation is very good, and a tie in the last round can ensure qualifying.

Hepu team must score a goal in the last round, and the score of 1-1 is not stable, so you have to score at least 2 goals to ensure promotion. Monterrey also has a chance, but it needs to be seen from Inter Milan and River Plate. Once Inter Milan plays 2-2 with River Plate and a larger draw, Monterrey will be eliminated.

In addition, the second round of Group F is also held on this match day, and the Bundesliga giants Dortmund also won 1 win, 1 draw and 4 points. In the last round, Dortmund's draw against Ulsan can also ensure that the group qualifies, and the situation is relatively stable.