Inside 84,567-capacity ‘Colosseum’ stadium that enjoys world’s best attendances despite lying unfinished
RIVER PLATE’S fans are known across the globe for their phenomenal, die-hard support. The Argentine giants helped nurture the talents of some of the best players in the world down the years, with Alfredo Di Stefano, Hernan Crespo and Javier Mascherano just three esteemed alumni. GettyThe Estadio Mas Monumental is still undergoing improvement works[/caption] GettyDespite having nearly 85,000 seats, River Plate’s stadium has an average a 99.4 per cent capacity[/caption] AFPThe club hope to one day add a roof to the stadium having spent four years improving its capacity[/caption] The club also boast one of the most iconic stadiums in the world: Estadio Mas Monumental – or simply El Monumental. Taking inspiration from Rome’s Colosseum when it was built in the late 1930s, it looks as breathtaking from the outside as it does inside, bathed in the red and white of tens of thousands of fans. However, good doesn’t necessarily mean perfect – so River Plate chiefs decided to kick-off improvements to the stadium in 2020. Despite a capacity of nearly 70,000, the stadium in Buenos Aires was a constant sell-out with hoards of fans denied the chance to watch their heroes up close. Work is STILL ongoing to keep adding to the already-impressive arena, which also serves as home of the Argentina national team. However, the capacity is now up to a jaw-dropping 84,567 seats – making it the biggest in South America. Incredibly, the club still average a world-record-breaking attendance rate of 99.4 per cent per game. Most-recently, the athletics track which one stood inside the hallowed walls has been ripped up. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS It’s been replaced to make room for more fans, including standing areas behind the goals and additional seating alongside the pitch. And work is not due to end any time soon, with the club dreaming of adding a ROOF to the impressive stadium. However, River Plate president Jorge Brito admitted in October they lacked the funds to make any moves right now. Brito claimed: “In River we are used to being able to dream, but I have to be honest… “As of today there is no specific project that we are working on to be able to roof the stadium.” River Plate are the best team in Argentina’s history, boasting a record 38 titles – three more than bitter rivals Boca Juniors.
RIVER PLATE’S fans are known across the globe for their phenomenal, die-hard support.
The Argentine giants helped nurture the talents of some of the best players in the world down the years, with Alfredo Di Stefano, Hernan Crespo and Javier Mascherano just three esteemed alumni.
The club also boast one of the most iconic stadiums in the world: Estadio Mas Monumental – or simply El Monumental.
Taking inspiration from Rome’s Colosseum when it was built in the late 1930s, it looks as breathtaking from the outside as it does inside, bathed in the red and white of tens of thousands of fans.
However, good doesn’t necessarily mean perfect – so River Plate chiefs decided to kick-off improvements to the stadium in 2020.
Despite a capacity of nearly 70,000, the stadium in Buenos Aires was a constant sell-out with hoards of fans denied the chance to watch their heroes up close.
Work is STILL ongoing to keep adding to the already-impressive arena, which also serves as home of the Argentina national team.
However, the capacity is now up to a jaw-dropping 84,567 seats – making it the biggest in South America.
Incredibly, the club still average a world-record-breaking attendance rate of 99.4 per cent per game.
Most-recently, the athletics track which one stood inside the hallowed walls has been ripped up.
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It’s been replaced to make room for more fans, including standing areas behind the goals and additional seating alongside the pitch.
And work is not due to end any time soon, with the club dreaming of adding a ROOF to the impressive stadium.
However, River Plate president Jorge Brito admitted in October they lacked the funds to make any moves right now.
Brito claimed: “In River we are used to being able to dream, but I have to be honest…
“As of today there is no specific project that we are working on to be able to roof the stadium.”
River Plate are the best team in Argentina’s history, boasting a record 38 titles – three more than bitter rivals Boca Juniors.
