Fans of River plate They celebrated this Thursday in the mythical Buenos Aires Obelisk and in the Monumental the third anniversary of the historic final of the Copa Libertadores that they won in 2018 by beating Boca Juniors 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
The Millionaire’s supporters gathered at the Obelisk around 5:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. GMT) in what they called an “Eternal Caravan” to celebrate the anniversary of one of the most iconic games in the club’s history.
On December 9, 2018 River Plate, which in the first leg had drawn 2-2 at the Bombonera, became champion of the Libertadores by defeating Boca Juniors 3-1 in a match that was played in Madrid due to the attack it suffered. the bus of the Xeneize players weeks before when he was going to play the return match at the Monumental.
At night, the fans that gathered at the Obelisco will move about 3.5 kilometers to Barrio Norte, where the Millionaire had its previous stadium.
Starting at 8 p.m. local time, the club organized an official celebration, with free admission, at its stadium, the Antonio Vespucio Liberti, popularly known as ‘el Monumental’.
With more than 60 thousand people, a show of music, lights and fireworks was organized that coexisted with just a few speakers: the Uruguayan manager Enzo Francescoli, the coach Marcelo Gallardo and the references of the squad: Leonardo Ponzio, Jonatan Maidana, Enzo Pérez and Javier Pinola.
The ‘millionaires’ remembered the ‘Doll’ Gallardo
The supporters ‘millionaires’ gave several ovations but, without a doubt, the main one was for the coach, who this Wednesday confirmed that he will stay at least one more year in office to the delirium and excitement of everyone River.
“It seemed logical to me and it made sense that tomorrow the celebration is a celebration of the fan, as the fan deserves to celebrate it, without them waiting for any announcement. I want the people who are going to celebrate to do so in peace, with all the emotion, and unfold in the happiest way he can, “said the coach after announcing his continuity.
The club also inaugurated this week in its museum a photographic exhibition alluding to that final. The exhibition features images taken by photographers Diego Haliasz, Marta Patricia Infante and Federico Peretti in the first and second leg matches and will be available for a month.
The millionaire’ he was consecrated a few days ago champion of the League Argentina three days in advance.
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