Superclasico in Buenos Aires

Boca Juniors and River Plate, two of Argentina’s biggest and most famous rivalry football teams, will compete head to head at the annual Superclasico in Buenos Aires. This important football match for the Argentine first division league is considered as one of the top sports event in the world. It's an unmissable football experience in Buenos Aires for sport lovers visiting Argentina during this time. The fame of the Superclasico Boca vs. River popularity increased since being on the “50 Sporting things you must do before you die” by the English newspaper The Observer. Since 1908, the rivalry between these two football giants of Buenos Aires mobilised thousands of devoted, passionate, and crazy fans who wait a whole season to attend the stadium and share together the hurrahs and chants that can be heard miles from the stadium. This ongoing battle between Boca Junior and River Plate is an important part of life in Buenos Aires. The rivalry holds a lot of history and significance to the people of Argentina. This is arguably the most anticipated match of the year and the biggest moment in Argentinean football. Although the Superclasico in Buenos Aires is a match that will provide a football experience like no other, without proper knowledge prior to the event one could leave the game disappointed and with the feeling of being misled. If you are thinking about going to the Superclasico in Buenos Aires, be ready for an electrifying passion-filled game that only Buenos Aires can offer, but also prepare yourself for the all the confusion and disinformation that comes with it. With prices of all-inclusive tickets (transfer, guide and entrance fee) ranging from USD $200 and up, one might expect a lot considering the cost. You’ll definitely get a once-in-a-lifetime football experience, but not with the luxury you are probably expecting, especially if it is the Apertura Tournament Superclasico played at La Bombonera Stadium. [caption id="attachment_1110" align="aligncenter" width="540"]The Superclasico in Buenos Aires The Superclasico in Buenos Aires[/caption]

Here are some Superclasico in Buenos Aires tips and recommendations for the Boca vs. River match in La Bombonera:

- The Platea Section of La Bombonera is very small and tickets are usually oversold for this crowded sport events; therefore, it is important to take into account that although you have a ticket you might not even be able to get a chair in your section and you’ll probably be standing or seating in any other available location. - Independent travellers will probably prefer to go by themselves, but in fact, purchasing one's tickets can be a battle in itself with an unhappy ending. It’s almost impossible to buy real Superclasico tickets by oneself at La Bombonera ticket office as these are sold with a priority to the members of the Boca Juniors club members (note that some Boca fans have been on the waitlist for 7 years to become official members). - Usually, the Superclasico for the Clausura Tournament at River Plate Stadium is more accessible and less expensive as the stadium is bigger and the area is safer, but you still have to overcome certain barriers as the demand is high. - Don’t buy football tickets on the streets (especially Superclasico tickets) from retailers that do not have a reliable source or where you cannot guarantee your money back in case there is something wrong with the tickets. If you are a tourist, it will be difficult for you to identify a fake ticket which can be very disappointing and embarrassing at the stadium entrance. - Buying your tickets from an official travel agency is the safest option available for travellers wanting to attend to the Superclasico. Prices can be crazy but this is the only way you can ensure that you’ll watch the game without worries and with the safety required for a sport event involving so much rivalry. The service is pretty much the same for all the agencies; you just have to find the one that offers reliability. - The tickets available in La Bombonera Stadium are platea (could be alta –high- or baja –low- only on the sides with assigned chairs) and popular (grandstand without chairs behind the goal). - Make sure you bring comfortable clothing and leave all unnecessary accessories at your hotel. It is okay to bring cameras to the stadium, just make sure your device is small enough to be unnoticed. The Superclasico in Buenos Aires is more than a sport event, it’s a cultural experience that you should enjoy from the beginning to the end, so get well prepared with comfortable shoes, warm clothes, good energy and a big smile to open your mind to this football passion lived only in Buenos Aires. Looking for tickets for the Superclasico in Buenos Aires? Book football tours for all the matches at www.bsas4u or contact info@bsas4u.com to receive further information.