The absolute pinnacle for every football lover is, of course, the matches between Boca Juniors and River Plate. And especially the match at La Bombonera, the stadium in the La Boca neighbourhood. In this article, you'll find all the information for attending the Superclásico between Boca Juniors and River Plate.
The history of the Superclásico
In Argentine football, there are 5 clubs that have traditionally been designated as a Grande. Five clubs, hence the term Cinco Grandes. These clubs are Boca Juniors, Independiente, Racing Club, River Plate and San Lorenzo. These clubs won nearly all the titles in the last century, but in recent years, really only two clubs stand out above the rest: Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Both clubs originated in the La Boca neighbourhood. Partly due to lack of space, River Plate decided to leave the neighbourhood and settle in another part of the city. It was here that the El Monumental stadium was built, the stadium where the 1978 final was played and where Rob Rensenbrink almost made the Dutch national team world champions.
The part of the city where River Plate is now based is a wealthier part of town. For this reason, El Monumental is also a stadium you can visit on matchday without any worries. This is in contrast to Boca Juniors' stadium, La Bombonera. The La Boca neighbourhood is home to dockworkers, which means a different type of crowd. The main streets in the neighbourhood are reasonably safe, but it's best to avoid the side streets in the evening hours.
The clash between Boca Juniors and River Plate is therefore not just a clash between Argentina's most successful clubs. It's also a clash between rich and poor. This was also reflected in supporter violence. This became increasingly severe, often resulting in injuries and sometimes even deaths. Supporter violence wasn't limited to this match alone, but occurred throughout Argentina. This led the Argentine football association, the AFA, to decide that away supporters would no longer be allowed at matches in general, including this match, the Superclásico.
Do you want to attend the Superclásico Boca Juniors – River Plate?
Attending a Superclásico is the dream of every football lover, especially the match at La Bombonera. However, it's quite difficult to get tickets for Boca Juniors matches, let alone for the Superclásico against River Plate.
Ticket sales for Boca Juniors are controlled by the various supporter groups. To get in touch with these supporter groups, it's important to have the right contacts. There are a number of small tourist agencies that trade tickets between supporters and tourists. Needless to say, you could end up disappointed in terms of price and the reliability of the tickets.
To the Superclásico with Vamos Boca!
And that's where we show our added value. We work with local agents in Buenos Aires, and these agents have the right contacts. This means that as a Dutch travel company, we can offer football trips to Boca Juniors and, of course, the Superclásico against River Plate. We take care of everything for you from start to finish. You're taken to the match and, of course, picked up afterwards and brought back to your hotel. Your football trip to Boca Juniors also includes a hotel in a good part of the city, and upon arrival, an Argentine SIM card and a public transport card are ready and waiting for you.
So, do you want to attend the match between Boca Juniors and River Plate? Are you that true football lover? Then click on the following link: Vamos!
