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 game on May 15th. This important football match for the Argentine first division league is considered as one of the top sports event in the world and a must do activity for sport lovers visiting Buenos Aires 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, mobilized thousand 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 plays a huge part in Buenos Aires, with its history and significance it holds to the people of Argentina, this is the most anticipated match of the year and the biggest moment in all of Argentina football. Although the Superclasico 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 mislead. 

If you are thinking about going to the Superclasico, 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 included tickets (transfer, guide and entrance fee) ranging from USD $200 and up, one might expect an experience according to the price. You’ll definitely get a once and 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. 

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

- 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 travelers will probably prefer to go by themselves, but in fact, purchasing one tickets can be a battle in itself with an unhappy ending. It’s almost impossible to buy real Superclasico tickets at La Bombonera ticket office as these are sold priority to the members of the Boca Juniors club members (note that some Boca fans have been on the wait list for 7 years to become an 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 sort out certain barriers as the demand is also 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 travelers 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 at the lateral 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 it 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.