Attention River: the Monumental is in danger as the venue for the final of the Copa Libertadores

Attention River: the Monumental is in danger as the venue for the final of the Copa Libertadores

October 25, 2024 – 12:00

Conmebol would analyze the possibility of changing the venue of the Copa Libertadores final, which in principle would be played at the Monumental Stadium in River, due to the possibility that Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo reach that stage.

The Conmebol would analyze the possibility of changing the venue of the final of the Libertadores Cupwhich in principle would be played in the Monumental Stadium of Riverdue to the possibility that Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo reach that stage.

Those led by the Argentine Gabriel Milito They defeated the millionaire team 3-0, in Belo Horizontein the first leg of the semifinals of the most important tournament on the continent, so a comeback would be practically impossible.

The same way, Botafogo did the same before Penarolin what was a resounding victory for the team of Brazil by 5-0, in Rio de Janeiro.

Given the great chance that both Brazilian teams will play the final match for the trophy, the Conmebol could move its headquarters, because the capacity of 86 thousand spectators of the Antonio Vespucio Libertiit would be too big for the teams’ fans and they would leave empty seats.

Also, something similar happened in 2022 with the Mario Alberto Kempes stadiumin Cordovain the duel between Saint Paul and Valley Independent for the final of the South American Cupwhere there were unoccupied seats.

On the other hand, the options considered from Conmebol as possible replacements for the house Riverthey would be the stadium Liberators of America-Ricardo Enrique Bochiniof Independentand the Diego Armando Maradona Unique Stadiumof The Silver.

Source: Ambito

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