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Everything went according to plan on the final day of the group stage. Inter booked their spot in the round of 16 by defeating River Plate 2-0, thanks to second-half goals from Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni. The Argentine side finished the match with ten men, making life easier for Chivu’s squad. In the other Group E match, Monterrey cruised past Urawa Red Diamonds with a dominant 4-0 win, leapfrogging River in the standings to clinch second place and progression to the next round.
In Group F, Borussia Dortmund edged Ulsan Hyundai to secure top spot in the group, while Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns played to a draw. That result allowed the Brazilian side to maintain their lead and lock down the second qualifying position. Fluminense will now face Inter in the round of 16, while Dortmund take on Monterrey.
Here are the other confirmed matchups for the round of 16:
Palmeiras vs Botafogo
Benfica vs Chelsea
PSG vs Inter Miami
Flamengo vs Bayern Munich
