Hi, my name is Alvaro and I am the destination manager of Latinoamérica for Homefans. I will show you the Argentinian football culture off the beaten path in Buenos Aires, Montevideo and beyond.
A derby match under the floodlights always feels like it will be extra special, and in this case it did not disappoint. You could feel the stadium shaking as the whole crowd burst into song. It was an amazing fixture to experience!
Outside Alvaro, Valentin and Nacho found us some authentic pre-match Choripan and helped us join in the singing. Nacho was a great Independiente host as he took time to speak at great lengths about his club, the rivalry and the traditions.
This experience made me feel as though I was a fan of the club for years, made me feel like I was part of the club and the real passion of a Argentinian derby game. Nacho was the best you could ask for, took me into the midst of it and got me chanting and bouncing around and really making it the best experience I will ever have! Valentín and Alvaro got us ready for the game in the best way helping me pick out a shirt for the match and getting us some amazing street food from near the stadium. I must reiterate this is the best experience I have ever been on and I felt at home being at this match, absolutely life changing experience for myself. Thank you guys!
Steven McCormick