Universidad de Chile fell 2-1 to Argentine giants River Plate in an International Club Friendly on January 18, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 07:00 local time, served as a high-profile preseason test for both sides, with River Plate's superior quality ultimately telling in a narrow victory. The Argentine side took control early, netting two first-half goals to establish a commanding lead. Universidad de Chile fought back after the break, pulling a goal back to create a tense finale, but River Plate's defense held firm to secure the win. The friendly provided valuable minutes for both squads, with River Plate's attacking combinations looking sharp ahead of their domestic campaign, while Universidad de Chile showed resilience against one of South America's most formidable clubs.