Boca Juniors

[Lago]

Unbelievable, but 50,000 turned up to watch Boca training session. See BBC web site.

[Arch Stanton]

Unbelievable, but 50,000 turned up to watch Boca training session. See BBC web site.

Jeez - makes the mind boggle as to how many went to watch the seniors train.

[bob12345]

Jeez - makes the mind boggle as to how many went to watch the seniors train.

The Sunday league team from Dalkeith? I think they folded.

[hibsbollah]

7:45 on BT sport 2 tomorrow night. Probably the biggest derby showdown ever. (In these days of ridiculous hype, this time it seems justified). If it's as good as the first leg we're in for a treat.

[madsen5]

7:45 on BT sport 2 tomorrow night. Probably the biggest derby showdown ever. (In these days of ridiculous hype, this time it seems justified). If it's as good as the first leg we're in for a treat.

And River fans are barred from the game according to BBC

[hibsbollah]

And River fans are barred from the game according to BBC

River are at home:confused: do you mean Boca fans?

[DaveF]

Irrelevant to the football but I was looking at the river plate stadium on Google maps earlier and counted 80+ tennis courts within walking distance of the stadium.

Yes, I was bored.

[Smartie]

The Sunday league team from Dalkeith? I think they folded.

They were quite good.

My last ever competitive football game was a hiding from them.

[Lago]

7:45 on BT sport 2 tomorrow night. Probably the biggest derby showdown ever. (In these days of ridiculous hype, this time it seems justified). If it's as good as the first leg we're in for a treat.
Terrific, have to watch it.

[madsen5]

River are at home:confused: do you mean Boca fans?

Yes river fans banned according to
BBC news .they mentioned it after they showed
The clip of Boca training at la bombanera.

[Lancs Harp]

I'll miss this travelling back from Hibs 10-0 annihilation of Dundee, contented obviously. I'll have to catch the rerun.

First leg was a good game I wouldnt personally go as far as great.

[MWHIBBIES]

Yes river fans banned according to
BBC news .they mentioned it after they showed
The clip of Boca training at la bombanera.

No way. Away fans are banned. River fans aren't banned from their own ground.

[660]

Yes river fans banned according to
BBC news .they mentioned it after they showed
The clip of Boca training at la bombanera.

Just crap journalism from the BBC

[JimBHibees]

I'll miss this travelling back from Hibs 10-0 annihilation of Dundee, contented obviously. I'll have to catch the rerun.

First leg was a good game I wouldnt personally go as far as great.

Agree it was ok and watchable however not the best thought the referee was excellent. Will need to be a top class one in this game, hope he has good security with him.

[Hibernian Verse]

Agree it was ok and watchable however not the best thought the referee was excellent. Will need to be a top class one in this game, hope he has good security with him.

The ref was great. I watch champions league games and players like Ramos get away with blatant cheating and assumed that South Americans were at it too.

They are.

Just the ref doesn't take their bull**** over there.

[Ryan69]

And River fans are barred from the game according to BBC

Are you sure?
In the Argentinian league thats the case....But it aint a league game.

[Scorrie]

This game is on Freesports as well for those who don’t have BT sport 2

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Just crap journalism from the BBC

There will be 60,000 River fans there tonight going tonto!

Fully expect them to lift the cup tonight in front of their adoring fans, they probably should've won the first leg at La Bonbonera and overall they are a better footballing side than Boca.

La Monumental is just as special as Bocas ground, search out clips of Rivers last Copa
Libertadores win to see just how.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

https://youtu.be/5vBajEyCGt4

Check this out!

[madsen5]

Just crap journalism from the BBC

Probably.

[660]

There will be 60,000 River fans there tonight going tonto!

Fully expect them to lift the cup tonight in front of their adoring fans, they probably should've won the first leg at La Bonbonera and overall they are a better footballing side than Boca.

La Monumental is just as special as Bocas ground, search out clips of Rivers last Copa
Libertadores win to see just how.

Nah monumental stands are miles from the pitch. Hopefully boca tuck them away. Mind you, with a riBer relegation and a boca libertadores win at the monumental, it could turn out to be as special a venue for boca supporters as the Bombonera.

[Lago]

https://youtu.be/5vBajEyCGt4

Check this out!
Jeezo, intimating or what. Amazing!

[we are hibs]

Game could be postponed again. Boca bus attacked and windows broken. Pepper spray through the windows and players being sick in the changing rooms

[660]

Game could be postponed again. Boca bus attacked and windows broken. Pepper spray through the windows and players being sick in the changing rooms

Was tear gas from the police trying to control fans that drifted inside the bus.

[660]

Looks like it will be delayed at least, potentially postponed.

[BoomtownHibees]

Hearing that it’s been postponed

[Ryan69]

Was tear gas from the police trying to control fans that drifted inside the bus.

Yes

[660]

Officially delayed an hour but doubt it will go ahead. Ambulances are getting stones thrown at them as they arrive to take injured boca players away.

[jabis]

Bugger,was looking forward to it.

[one day maybe...]

Saying it looks as though it will go ahead because they have over 70000 fans already in the stadium

[hfc rd]

One of the Argentina sports journalists has posted the following -

Boca midfielder Pablo Pérez reportedly with glass in his eye & talk of 3 other players needing to leave to go hospital after bus attack by River Plate fans on Boca Juniors bus.

Personally, I’d be shocked if this game is still going to go ahead.

[bingo70]

One of the Argentina sports journalists has posted the following -

Boca midfielder Pablo Pérez reportedly with glass in his eye & talk of 3 other players needing to leave to go hospital after bus attack by River Plate fans on Boca Juniors bus.

Personally, I’d be shocked if this game is still going to go ahead.

Boca players vomiting in the changing room upon arrival, Carlos tevez the worst affected and having to go to hospital.

Surely no way it’s going ahead

[Sir David Gray]

There does come a point where an intense rivalry goes beyond the line. This is disgraceful.

[The 90+2]

No danger this will take place tonight.

[hfc rd]

No danger this will take place tonight.


Yep I’d be very surprised if this goes ahead

[JimBHibees]

Shocking simply can't go ahead.

[one day maybe...]

No danger this will take place tonight.

Reports coming out from journos there are around a 9pm kick off now

[The 90+2]

Reports coming out from journos there are around a 9pm kick off now

That’s absolutely farcical! Although a good time to bet on River Plate Shirley. Boca should walk (protected) out the stadium. At least I’ll know for sure who I want to win and it won’t be the **** in the home support.

[SteveHFC]

https://twitter.com/AgenciaTelam/status/1066415826461515777

[hfc rd]

What the **** is wrong with these people?

There's passion and there's being a bunch of total ******g morons.

[Ryan69]

Seems like it is going ahead...River to win(nap)

[one day maybe...]

Just saw the bus from the inside, not a window left untarnished. Absolutely crazy Mon the Boca

[Future17]

I get the thinking behind backing River but, as a neutral, I now want Boca to win.

How would we all feel if we actually played for Boca? I'd be motivated beyond belief.

[hibeerealist]

Seems like it is going ahead...River to win(nap)

anyone know if it is on YouTube or any other station as opposed to BT 2?

[Ryan69]

I get the thinking behind backing River but, as a neutral, I now want Boca to win.

How would we all feel if we actually played for Boca? I'd be motivated beyond belief.

Difference being...I never said I wanted River to win.

I just think betting wise..it's made them a banker.

[1van Sprou7e]

Difference being...I never said I wanted River to win.

I just think betting wise..it's made them a banker.

Yeah very conflicted here, want to put money on River as they feel like a certainty but at the same time I'd love to see a heroic Boca win now

[hfc rd]

OFFICIAL: @FIFAcom (Infantino) has just told @TanoAngelici that if Boca do not play today, they will be disqualified. #Libertadores2018


That is absolutely outrageous! FIFA are a joke of an organisation!

[The 90+2]

anyone know if it is on YouTube or any other station as opposed to BT 2?

Freesports on sky virgin and digital telly

[Ryan69]

Yeah very conflicted here, want to put money on River as they feel like a certainty but at the same time I'd love to see a heroic Boca win now

Would love to see it too...But it ain't gonna happen.

Supposedly they have no fans in ground either

[The 90+2]

I get the thinking behind backing River but, as a neutral, I now want Boca to win.

How would we all feel if we actually played for Boca? I'd be motivated beyond belief.

I’ve backed River Plate and a wee bit more after this stuff but actually want Boca to win now.

[1van Sprou7e]

Would love to see it too...But it ain't gonna happen.

Supposedly they have no fans in ground either

True but there were no away fans in the first leg and it ended 2-2

Decided to back River but the Boca players will be extra pumped

[Ryan69]

OFFICIAL: @FIFAcom (Infantino) has just told @TanoAngelici that if Boca do not play today, they will be disqualified. #Libertadores2018


That is absolutely outrageous! FIFA are a joke of an organisation!

They should refuse to play!

I'm sure with pretty much every professional clubs backing..FIFA would be forced to reinstate them.

Or even award a victory.

[hfc rd]

Video of River fan from what looks like is taping flares to a kid under her River top

https://mobile.twitter.com/diarioas/status/1066413571188367360

[1van Sprou7e]

Postponed another 75 minutes...

[hfc rd]

Would love to see it too...But it ain't gonna happen.

Supposedly they have no fans in ground either


Yeah the away fans are banned from attending this fixture. Hence how there was no River fans in the 1st leg

[brianmc]

(of course it shouldn't be required, BUT) Am I the only one who's amazed the Boca coach didn't have mesh over the windows or reinforced glass??

It was a certainty this kind of **** would happen.

[hfc rd]

Postponed another 75 minutes...


So a 10.15pm kick off here

[silverhibee]

Nothing on bt2

[we are hibs]

There's a thread on Twitter of river plate fans fighting with the police, flares being attached to kids to sneak them in and all sorts. Seems complete carnage. If that happened in Scotland we would have players and officials going on strike all over the place.

[hibeerealist]

Thanks
Freesports on sky virgin and digital telly

thanks

[hfc rd]

There's a thread on Twitter of river plate fans fighting with the police, flares being attached to kids to sneak them in and all sorts. Seems complete carnage. If that happened in Scotland we would have players and officials going on strike all over the place.



Yet FIFA still want this game to go ahead otherwise Boca will be disqualified. 🙄

[660]

(of course it shouldn't be required, BUT) Am I the only one who's amazed the Boca coach didn't have mesh over the windows or reinforced glass??

It was a certainty this kind of **** would happen.

The bus never goes that route but river fans were waiting at the corner. Seems dodgy. Neither river or boca want to play but Argentine govt, conmebol and fifa are forcing it to go ahead due to broadcasters. Disgraceful stuff tbh. What a mess.

[we are hibs]

https://twitter.com/MHChehade/status/1066363750150754305?s=19

Here's the thread. Mayhem

[hfc rd]

OFFICIAL: Pablo Pérez out of match (eye). The window where he was seated shattered and he has shards in his eyes. he's also the captain.

[hibsbollah]

OFFICIAL: Pablo Pérez out of match (eye). The window where he was seated shattered and he has shards in his eyes. he's also the captain.

He needs to man up. It's just banter after all.

:offski:

[The 90+2]

Is the match on anywhere?

[The 90+2]

Thanks

thanks

Welcome 👍

[hfc rd]

They should refuse to play!

I'm sure with pretty much every professional clubs backing..FIFA would be forced to reinstate them.

Or even award a victory.


Money is the most important thing in football. It's one big money making machine. It’s pretty much why Infantino is forcing this game to go ahead.

[The 90+2]

So does anyone know if the game is happening? I’m going to take a guess it will kick off after Athletico Barca finishes for tv viewing purposes

[hfc rd]

So does anyone know if the game is happening? I’m going to take a guess it will kick off after Athletico Barca finishes for tv viewing purposes


10.15pm apparently

[660]

10.30 now.

[we are hibs]

Can't see Boca playing. Either river plate will be awarded the which Fifa have said or the fairer way would be a behind closed doors game during the week

[1van Sprou7e]

10.30 now.

nope still 10:15

[hibsbollah]

River manager saying they are being forced to play as well. It must be hard knowing whatever happens you will be portrayed as the bad guys in all this.

[hfc rd]

Can't see Boca playing. Either river plate will be awarded the which Fifa have said or the fairer way would be a behind closed doors game during the week


It’s going ahead. Tevez just spoke with the reporter stating that none of the Boca players want to play but it’s being forced upon them. Also just seen the below:

Initial report...
Sources saying IF Boca do not play... they will be suspended for five years from international tournaments.
Keep this in your back pocket, just in case this is confirmed and made official.

[silverhibee]

Has it been compared to the riots of 2016 by our media yet.

[Scorrie]

Is the match on anywhere?

BT sport 2 and Freesports

[Mick O'Rourke]

Has it been compared to the riots of 2016 by our media yet.


Wont come close
We endured 18 months of vendetta and persecution for the crime of exuberancia :greengrin

[Fife-Hibee]

Has it been compared to the riots of 2016 by our media yet.

More importantly, does either team have a grass?

[Pete]

River fans clearly provoked.

[hibsbollah]

River fans clearly provoked.

Shocking amount of goading from this particular club.

[Mr Grieves]

Postponed until 11pm now.

[hfc rd]

Postponed until 11pm now.



And will be delayed again after that and so on...

[The 90+2]

No bad for you them considering it’s only just after 7 there.

[BoomtownHibees]

Rubber bullets being fired outside of the Monumental now as tensions rise between River fans and riot police.

Player that was taken to hospital with glass in his eye starts

[hibsbollah]

Rubber bullets being fired outside of the Monumental now as tensions rise between River fans and riot police.

Player that was taken to hospital with glass in his eye starts

Clearly nothing wrong with him.

[The 90+2]

Rubber bullets being fired outside of the Monumental now as tensions rise between River fans and riot police.

Player that was taken to hospital with glass in his eye starts

This will definitely take place tonight. Everyone in the world is going to watch this it’s a dream for viewing figures. Fk the safety but who isn’t going to stay up to watch this?

[Sammy7nil]

Rubber bullets being fired outside of the Monumental now as tensions rise between River fans and riot police.

Player that was taken to hospital with glass in his eye starts

Just nonsense - whoever loses will go bananas and claim all sorts of wrong doing. No one can win and the game should be called off.

[The 90+2]

Just nonsense - whoever loses will go bananas and claim all sorts of wrong doing. No one can win and the game should be called off.

On the contrary, Boca wins this it will be utter bedlam 😂😂😂

Do away goals count?

[Scorrie]

Wonder what the odds are on a red card 🤔!

[RossScott1991]

Patiently waiting for this to start. Buzzing to watch this so hopefully it goes ahead. After hibs game today could do with a decent entertainment !

[Onceinawhile]

On the contrary, Boca wins this it will be utter bedlam 😂😂😂

Do away goals count?

Would not like to be a policeman in Buenos Aires tonight.

[1van Sprou7e]

Looks like it won't be happening tonight after all

[hfc rd]

Apparently match has now been suspended.

EDIT: Comfirmed now

[hfc rd]

Will now be played tomorrow. Don’t know what time

[hibsbollah]

Awwww ffs

[Mr Grieves]

Game off, ****in boooo!

[we are hibs]

8pm GMT tomorrow behind closed doors

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[Onceinawhile]

On the contrary, Boca wins this it will be utter bedlam 😂😂😂

Do away goals count?

No.

[Onceinawhile]

I mean, it's totally understandable, but FFS. That's my Saturday night plans ruined.

[Pretty Boy]

No way they could have played it tonight. Imagine if Boca won, could there be any guarantee of their players safety?

[hfc rd]

After today’s events, it’s going to be very fiesty on the pitch tomorrow. Might fancy a bet on a red card or two.

[silverhibee]

Clearly nothing wrong with him.

Surely not, did you see the size of the bandage he had over his eye, 2016 all over again, players attacked severely but miraculous recovery 5 minutes later.

[Onceinawhile]

After today’s events, it’s going to be very fiesty on the pitch tomorrow. Might fancy a bet on a red card or two.

More than 11 boca players are odds on for a yellow card. 😂

[silverhibee]

Deary f***ing me, postponed, was all ready to go, flares smoke bombs will just have to be set of tomorrow, more goading to be expected.

[MWHIBBIES]

Should be postponed for weeks. Players in hospital ffs. River should be ashamed.

[The 90+2]

Coral actually rob the arse out you too. Cash out is well lower than what you bet even though the match is not on and they won’t cancel bets Shan as.

[hibsbollah]

No way they could have played it tonight. Imagine if Boca won, could there be any guarantee of their players safety?

Pure Snowflakery. Make them fight it out in the multistorey.

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[Onceinawhile]

Coral actually rob the arse out you too. Cash out is well lower than what you bet even though the match is not on and they won’t cancel bets Shan as.

Think that's pretty standard when the game is played the next day tbf.

[BoyledEgg]

Apparently the stadium has been closed by authorities. No idea when or where game will be played now!

[The 90+2]

Think that's pretty standard when the game is played the next day tbf.

True. They shouldn’t lower the cash out when odds are shortened though. They have actually voided all bets now. Probably because of the massive change of odds there will be. What time is kick off tonight?

[Sir David Gray]

True. They shouldn’t lower the cash out when odds are shortened though. They have actually voided all bets now. Probably because of the massive change of odds there will be. What time is kick off tonight?

It's supposed to be 8pm GMT.

[The 90+2]

It's supposed to be 8pm GMT.

Thanks.

[Pete]

Want Boca to win.

Not only for this incident but after five minutes of studying their rivalry, I’ve come to the conclusion that Boca are more like Hibs and River Plate are a bit jamboish.

[Hibbyradge]

Jeez - makes the mind boggle as to how many went to watch the seniors train.

:faf:

:thumbsup:

[Wilson]

Think that's pretty standard when the game is played the next day tbf.

Cashed out my full stake on Paddy Power this morning.

[The Modfather]

All this because of a game of football. FIFA should throw both of them out (assuming there was similar events, albeit probably not as severe unless I missed them, in the first leg) and not have a winner this year.

[Pretty Boy]

All this because of a game of football. FIFA should throw both of them out (assuming there was similar events, albeit probably not as severe unless I missed them, in the first leg) and not have a winner this year.

The kicked Boca out at the QF stage a few years ago for violence in the stadium that ended with River Plate players being attacked and injured. I can only assume they don't view violence and attacking players in the street as comparable.

[KeithTheHibby]

Is the game on the box tonight? Can’t see it listed anywhere.

[The 90+2]

Is the game on the box tonight? Can’t see it listed anywhere.

It must be. The whole world is now talking about it.

[Joe6-2]

Is the game on the box tonight? Can’t see it listed anywhere.

Yes

[Sir David Gray]

Is the game on the box tonight? Can’t see it listed anywhere.

BT Sports 2 and FreeSports are both showing it from 8pm. Same channels as last night.

[1van Sprou7e]

Boca have made an official request to play the game on equal terms ie. not tonight

[we are hibs]

Game off again

[hfc rd]

OFFICIAL - SUSPENDED AGAIN. Alejandro Domínguez, CONMEBOL president admits that Boca are not in condition and therefore the game is off


Don’t know when this will now get played

[we are hibs]

OFFICIAL - SUSPENDED AGAIN. Alejandro Domínguez, CONMEBOL president admits that Boca are not in condition and therefore the game is off


Don’t know when this will now get played

They're meeting on Tuesday to discuss. It's being claimed it will be the 8th December which is 10 days before the world club cup semis which the winner will play in

[hibsbollah]

Is it possible the tension could be ratcheted up even more?:greengrin
Its beyond belief, even for this fixture.

[Lancs Harp]

I dont think Amiens v Marseille is going to be quite the same on BT1

[BullsCloseHibs]

They tried to get inside the stadium to attack the players once the bus had got inside the stadium. Terrible policing over there.

[The Modfather]

They tried to get inside the stadium to attack the players once the bus had got inside the stadium. Terrible policing over there.

Is it terrible policing or utter knuckledraggers acting like cavemen over a game of football.

[nonshinyfinish]

Is it terrible policing or utter knuckledraggers acting like cavemen over a game of football.

Probably a bit of both.

[Haymaker]

Is it terrible policing or utter knuckledraggers acting like cavemen over a game of football.

Pirlo talks about it in his book (of course in Italy) and basically asks "when will it end? With the serious injury to a player?"

[Lancs Harp]

Pirlo talks about it in his book (of course in Italy) and basically asks "when will it end? With the serious injury to a player?"

Thankfully no one was beaten to a pulp like poor Lee Wallace was.

[Haymaker]

Thankfully no one was beaten to a pulp like poor Lee Wallace was.

I heard he's a grass so no sympathy :greengrin

[Lago]

Does anyone know what kind of wages these clubs pay, I wouldn't think someone like Tevez comes cheap even at this stage of his career.

[MWHIBBIES]

Does anyone know what kind of wages these clubs pay, I wouldn't think someone like Tevez comes cheap even at this stage of his career.Boca is his team, in his 3rd spell there, which probably helps. I think they'll pay pretty good money but not enough to stop any big European club taking whoever they want.

[calumhibee1]

Does anyone know what kind of wages these clubs pay, I wouldn't think someone like Tevez comes cheap even at this stage of his career.

I’ve no idea but I’d guess slightly more than Celtic?

[Lago]

Boca is his team, in his 3rd spell there, which probably helps. I think they'll pay pretty good money but not enough to stop any big European club taking whoever they want.
Thanks for that

[Famous Fiver]

Just a thought for a stress test on their 'new' stand.

Wee Budgie could offer the PBS as a neutral venue for the postponed match.

Now that is something I would enjoy watching.

[lord bunberry]

The game is now going to be played outside of Argentina next week. It doesn’t say if fans will be allowed.

[Famous Fiver]

Ideal scenario to test their 'new' facility.

[JimBHibees]

The game is now going to be played outside of Argentina next week. It doesn’t say if fans will be allowed.

Would assume not. How depressing.

[NAE NOOKIE]

The game is now going to be played outside of Argentina next week. It doesn’t say if fans will be allowed.

Probably across the river in Montevideo I would imagine …. or in Mexico city to keep Argentinian fans to a minimum :greengrin

Whatever the case, from the first leg it looked to me like River are the better of the two teams and with home advantage in the second leg my money would have been on them to win the cup … if they go on to lose the second leg the River fans will forever have to blame themselves for losing their team the massive advantage playing in their own stadium with 60,000 fans behind them would have been.

I would love it if that happened, perhaps it would be just the kick up the arse Argentina's hooligan element needed. I would imagine that the majority of fans in Argentina hate the power and influence the hooligan gangs have in their football …. the cost of that is now that the biggest game in the country's history wont even come to a conclusion in Argentina and their name has been tarnished all over the world, with a showpiece which could have been a huge selling point for their game being absolutely ruined.

Nice going morons :aok:

[Big_Franck]

The game is now going to be played outside of Argentina next week. It doesn’t say if fans will be allowed.

Announcement today says its to be played Sat 8th or Sun 9th of December somewhere outside of Argentina.

Boca are asking for River Plate to be disqualified though and for Boca to be subsequently awarded the tournament. Might seem harsh but Boca were disqualified in 2015 when the sides met in the semis after the River players were attacked with pepper spray. Boca want revenge for River Plate going straight to Conmebol's offices after that game and demanding they disqualify Boca, which they duly did.

Conmebol have rejected that plea but Boca are appealing it to Conmebol's Disciplinary Court. Don't think this is finished yet.

[Big_Franck]

Probably across the river in Montevideo I would imagine …. or in Mexico city to keep Argentinian fans to a minimum :greengrin

Whatever the case, from the first leg it looked to me like River are the better of the two teams and with home advantage in the second leg my money would have been on them to win the cup … if they go on to lose the second leg the River fans will forever have to blame themselves for losing their team the massive advantage playing in their own stadium with 60,000 fans behind them would have been.

I would love it if that happened, perhaps it would be just the kick up the arse Argentina's hooligan element needed. I would imagine that the majority of fans in Argentina hate the power and influence the hooligan gangs have in their football …. the cost of that is now that the biggest game in the country's history wont even come to a conclusion in Argentina and their name has been tarnished all over the world, with a showpiece which could have been a huge selling point for their game being absolutely ruined.

Nice going morons :aok:

I'd be really surprised if they played it in Uruguay. From Buenos Aires it's only a short ferry over the water to Uruguay and the ferries would be full of Boca and River fans travelling to support their team, even if they say it'll be behind closed doors. Recipe for utter carnage that.

If it's to be played, it'll be played somewhere far enough away that thousands of fans can't afford to travel.

As far as the bit in bold is concerned the recent form in this game is strange. River have done really well at the Bombonera recently but Boca are unbeaten in their last 4 games at the Monumental, winning 3 of those 4. I wouldn't be putting money on it either way.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I'd be really surprised if they played it in Uruguay. From Buenos Aires it's only a short ferry over the water to Uruguay and the ferries would be full of Boca and River fans travelling to support their team, even if they say it'll be behind closed doors. Recipe for utter carnage that.

If it's to be played, it'll be played somewhere far enough away that thousands of fans can't afford to travel.

Indeed …. I was only thinking of geography to be honest. I would imagine the good folk of Montevideo would welcome that game the way Manchester city council would welcome another visit from the Currant Buns :greengrin

[660]

Miami I think

[The 90+2]

Italy or Brazil seem to be the options.

[Jamesie]

Italy or Brazil seem to be the options.

I see the city of Genoa has offered to host. I've seen Italy play rugby (ironically against Argentina in a game moved forward by 18 hours due to an incoming storm!) and it's a tight wee ground, 37k capacity or so. Will be interesting to see where it is moved to!

[CropleyWasGod]

Italy or Brazil seem to be the options.Let them pay to play at ER on a Tuesday night in December. That'll sort them out.

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[Saturday Boy]

Let them pay to play at ER on a Tuesday night in December. That'll sort them out.

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Great shout. Double header with St Mirren next Wednesday 👍

[theonlywayisup]

Now being played in Madrid on 9th December

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46392340

Did a quick Skyscanner flight search and return flights were around £2,000. Can't see many fans flying over for this one.

[Haymaker]

Now being played in Madrid on 9th December

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46392340

Did a quick Skyscanner flight search and return flights were around £2,000. Can't see many fans flying over for this one.

That is kinda the point :greengrin

But apparently a lot of Argentinians live in Spain...

[LustForLeith]

Now being played in Madrid on 9th December

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46392340

Did a quick Skyscanner flight search and return flights were around £2,000. Can't see many fans flying over for this one.

Anyone know what the craic is with tickets? Don’t think Ive got enough loyalty points for it

[calumhibee1]

Is this going to be all River fans still? Or will they allow away fans this time?

[we are hibs]

Great news that it's on at a decent time here.

[Gettin' Auld]

Is this going to be all River fans still? Or will they allow away fans this time?
According to the link, tickets will be split 50/50

[Godsahibby]

Now being played in Madrid on 9th December

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46392340

Did a quick Skyscanner flight search and return flights were around £2,000. Can't see many fans flying over for this one.

Fly the Saturday back the Monday flights £140 return!

[Renfrew_Hibby]

That is kinda the point :greengrin

But apparently a lot of Argentinians live in Spain...

A lot of River fans in Madrid, thousands. They took over a whole square for the first game and the local council put on a big screen for them.
Also quite a few in Barcelona, having visited and stayed in various parts of the city over the years I can vouch for that.

[KeithTheHibby]

Serves the ****wits right that ruined the second leg.

[Radium]

https://twitter.com/bbcsport/status/1070342338206162944?s=21



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https://twitter.com/bbcsport/status/1070342338206162944?s=21



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Incredible.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Just a reminder for those able to watch this game tonight.


On Freesports and BT Sport 1 Channels

7.30pm

[LustForLeith]

Just a reminder for those able to watch this game tonight.


On channels Freesports/ BT Sport 1

7.30pm

Cheers. I’ve already got a Tim Henman

[Mick O'Rourke]

The 1st leg is being shown on FreeSports right now !!

CH 553 on Virgin

[Billy Whizz]

Just a reminder for those able to watch this game tonight.


On Freesports and BT Sport 1 Channels

7.30pm
Is this behind closed doors, or are fans allowed in?

[Mick O'Rourke]

According to here and elsewhere its a 50/50 split on tickets at the Bernabeu.
As mentioned on the thread,enough interest in Madrid and Spain in general, for this game to be sold out ,without the crazy ones come over the Atlantic !!

[Ryan69]

Is this behind closed doors, or are fans allowed in?

Its in Madrid...so fans allowed.

[LustForLeith]

Some fiesty challenges so far

[Jack Hackett]

Only just tuned in... just in time :greengrin

[chinaman]

great finish

[Iggy Pope]

That goal celebration had me laughing out loud. Cheeky ****er!

[Jack Hackett]

great finish

Classic counter-attack

[cleanyman]

How's that no a penalty

[Jack Hackett]

Cracker of a goal.

[calumhibee1]

Cracker of a goal.

:agree: great move. Away goals count I presume?

[CB_NO3]

:agree: great move. Away goals count I presume?

No, they don't.

[calumhibee1]

No, they don't.

:aok: good news, come on Boca!

[chinaman]

wheres the ref from ? , hes dire

[Jack Hackett]

:agree: great move. Away goals count I presume?

They're both away :greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

great finish

The pass for the first goal and the first touch of the goalscorer were just fantastic.

[chinaman]

yep! pure class

[silverhibee]

Not a patch on our famous final.

[Lago]

Love the River Plate strip 😀

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Don't think I've ever seen so much harassment of a ref in my lifetime especially from River Plate players, shocking really, the fef handled it well though

[Renfrew_Hibby]

For anyone with a spare hour looking for an insight into the superclassico and just why it is such I would recommend watching this documentory.

It's a genuinely fascinating insight into the rivalry and a culture that transcends football. There is nothing on earth that compares to this.

It's fast paced and is full of subtitles but i was transfixed by it, watch it on a telly as opposed to a tablet or phone to get a better appreciation of it and you can follow it better.


https://youtu.be/rIG13KfUSkI

[SteveHFC]

For anyone with a spare hour looking for an insight into the superclassico and just why it is such I would recommend watching this documentory.

It's a genuinely fascinating insight into the rivalry and a culture that transcends football. There is nothing on earth that compares to this.

It's fast paced and is full of subtitles but i was transfixed by it, watch it on a telly as opposed to a tablet or phone to get a better appreciation of it and you can follow it better.


https://youtu.be/rIG13KfUSkI

Watched that yesterday. Outsrnading documentary.

[Since90+2]

For anyone with a spare hour looking for an insight into the superclassico and just why it is such I would recommend watching this documentory.

It's a genuinely fascinating insight into the rivalry and a culture that transcends football. There is nothing on earth that compares to this.

It's fast paced and is full of subtitles but i was transfixed by it, watch it on a telly as opposed to a tablet or phone to get a better appreciation of it and you can follow it better.


https://youtu.be/rIG13KfUSkI

What is it called? Link doesn't work on my phone.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

What is it called? Link doesn't work on my phone.

Copa90 - Derby days and it's the superclassico edition

[NAE NOOKIE]

Copa90 - Derby days and it's the superclassico edition

I totally love the passion and colour of South American football and would love it if Easter Road was more like the stadiums in Argentina for noise colour and atmosphere. But that rivalry is absolutely toxic, its not a love of the game or even a love of their clubs … its gone beyond that and its pathetic and just bloody sad.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I totally love the passion and colour of South American football and would love it if Easter Road was more like the stadiums in Argentina for noise colour and atmosphere. But that rivalry is absolutely toxic, its not a love of the game or even a love of their clubs … its gone beyond that and its pathetic and just bloody sad.

I totally agree with that assessment and I think the documentary maker comes to the same conclusion with the tears of the taxi driver at the end summing up the whole thing.

As an aside there are loads of videos on YouTube of friends and even families where the support is mixed watching the final. Although they are screaming in Argentine Spanish, some are a really good watch as all the videos end with the two sets of supporters coming together and being magnanimous in victory/defeat.
The sight of a Baca crazy dad hugging his River supporting daughter at full time is magic and shows you that not everything you see is as hateful as you might imagine.