Revel in the excitement of a live ‘fútbol' (soccer) match in Buenos Aires! Depending on which game you go to, visit El Monumental Stadium or La Bombonera Stadium and roar along with the fans. Watch Argentina’s national team play to qualify for World Cup status, or see some favorite local soccer clubs compete, such as River Plate and Boca Juniors. Your guide will tell you all about the teams and players as you enjoy the festive atmosphere along with the crowd at one of the biggest cultural events in Buenos Aires!
After pickup from your hotel in Buenos Aires, arrive at the stadium and settle into your seat on the side of the home team. Then, get ready to watch some of the world’s best soccer players face their contenders on the fútbol field!
Depending on which date you select, you’ll either watch one of the World Cup 2014 qualifying matches played by the national team – known informally as the Albicelestes (sky blue and whites), based on their uniform colors – or see the Argentinean athletic clubs’ professional teams compete in the first division.
Hear the crowd roar, and sing along with the packed stadium, as fans cheer for their favorite players. Watch with amazement as national team captain Lionel Messi performs amazing moves toward another goal against Venezuela, Columbia or Peru! Or, sit on the edge of your seat for an exciting match between local clubs, such as River Plate and Boca Juniors – two of the most successful teams in the country – from the Belgrano and La Boca barrios (neighborhoods) of Buenos Aires.
Your guide – a fútbol aficionado as well – will inform you about Argentina’s sports clubs, the players of the national team and the subculture of fans who follow them. When the matches are over, your guide will return you to your hotel.
Schedule:
February 9: River Plate vs Gimansia
February 16: San Lorenzo vs Racing Club
February 19: River Plate vs Godoy Cruz
March 2: River Plate vs San Lorenzo
March 9: River Plate vs Arsenal
March 16: All Boys vs River Plate
March 23: River Plate vs Lanus
March 30: Velez vs Gimnasia
April 2: River Plate vs Newell's
April 13: River Plate vs Rafaela
April 20: River Plate vs Velez
May 4: River Plate vs Racing Club
May 11: Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate
May 18: River Plate vs Qulmes
