TICKETS: You can purchase tickets the week of the game online at Registro | Club Atlético Independiente. The games against River, Boca and the very local rivals of Racing sell out to members (socios)

PRE MATCH: Fans will take their refreshments and gather on the streets of Alsina and Bochini prior to kick off. 

HISTORY IN A NUTSHELL: Independiente were founded in 1904 and Joined the AFA in 1906. They lifted their first league title in 1922 and three years later moved to the Avellaneda neighbourhood on the outskirts of Buenos Aires where they still play today. They are one of the 'Big Five' teams in Argentina and have won the league on 16 occasions. They are known as 'The King of the Cups' due to their success in cup competitions. They have won the Copa Libertadores seven times (more than any other team) and the Copa Sudamericana twice. 

DID YOU KNOW?: In 2011 they sold Sergio Aguero for a record 20 million euros to Atletico Madrid. The money from the transfer helped redevelop their current stadium. 

TOP TIPS: When attending a game at Estadio Livertadores de America check out the home of arch rivals Racing Club. Their stadium lies Just 100 metres to the north west of Independiente.