Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent emphasized that every player must defend diligently for the Mexican club to have any chance against Borussia Dortmund in their Club World Cup last-16 match. Torrent stressed that, apart from Lionel Messi, no player can afford to neglect defending. He praised Monterrey’s defensive effort in their draw with Inter Milan and urged his team to maintain that intensity and teamwork.

Monterrey, with veterans like Sergio Ramos and Lucas Ocampos, will aim for a historic win against European opposition. Torrent acknowledged the quality gap between European and other teams but remains optimistic. Despite being underdogs, Monterrey has a strong mentality and a clear plan to compete. Striker German Berterame highlighted the team's growth under Torrent, focusing on maintaining high intensity and order.