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Titles: 7 Domestic Championships, 1 Copa Libertadores, 1 Intercontinental Cup Stadium: El Cilindro de Avellaneda (The Cylinder of Avellaneda) Known as: Racing, La Academia (The Academy)

These days, unfortunately, they more often than not go home disappointed. Independiente fans are notoriously demanding -they not only expect success on the pitch, they want beautiful football as well. Independiente has a glorious past, and a present that can best be described as mediocre. Titles: 14 Domestic Championships, 7 Copa Libertadores, 2 Intercontinental CupsĪ club that was previously known as ‘ The King of the Cups‘ (until Boca overtook their number of international trophies). Stadium: Estadio Libertadores de America (La Doble Visera) Known as: Independiente, Los Diablos Rojos (Red Devils) If you come to see football in Argentina, you must pick a team, but be careful - once you pick a team you can’t change your mind! Independiente has 6% of fans, San Lorenzo 5%, and Racing 3% according to a Gallop poll.

Second in popularity are River Plate with 28% of the country’s supporters. ‘The Big Five’ are Argentina’s most popular football teams.Īll these teams - Boca, River, Independiente, Racing and San Lorenzo are based in Buenos Aires, but have fans around the country.īoca Juniors and River Plate are the two most popular teams.īoca Juniors is the favorite team, both in Buenos Aires and country-wide, with 39% of the country’s rabid football fans supporting them. Other Important Argentine Football Teams.