Independiente

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Colours

Red, White trim

Nickname

El Rey de Copas, El Rojo

Clásico

De Avellaneda, vs. Racing

Fans

La Barra del Rojo

Stadium

Libertadores de América - Ricardo Bochini

Iconic Players

Bochini

Milito

Ingunza

Burruchaga

Arsenio Erico

Aguero

Founded in 1905
El Rey de Copas, the king of the cups. Independiente are the most successful club in South America having won 7 Copa Libertadores titles, including 4-in-a-row between 1972-75. The club were dubbed the Diablos Rojos (red devils) due to their playing style, and undoubtedly influenced by their red shirts (adopted in homage to the touring Nottingham Forest side of 1905).

Their away shirt often features a Scottish saltire - the club's alternative crest was adopted as an homage to the Saint Andrew's School team, Argentina's first champions. The club's (and Maradona's) all-time idol is Ricardo Bochini, but should Sergio Agüero return, that may change!

Libertadores de América - Ricardo E Bochini

Capacity: 49,592
Neighbourhood: Avellaneda - Buenos Aires Province

El Rojo (the reds) redeveloped their stadium with the proceeds of Agüero’s transfer to Atlético Madrid and it stands just 50m down the road from mega-rivals Racing Club. The new version contains 4 unique structures in each corner known as the Garganta del Diablos (devil’s throat) and is completely open, letting the sun light up the red seats on beautiful Buenos Aires days.