River Plate Refused the Final Match at Real Madrid Venue

DBasia.news – After the supporters clash in the second leg of 2018 Copa Libertadores between River Plate against Boca Juniors, the speculation about the second leg venue is realized. Santiago Bernabeu at Madrid would be the venue of Superclasico match.

The problem is, many people think the venue alteration to Europe is the failure of the final competition. Recently, River Plate officially refused to play at Bernabeu.

“From the presentation made yesterday, Friday, November 30, before the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), River Plate confirms its refusal to change venue. The Club believes that the decision distorts the competition, harms those who acquired their ticket and affects the equality of conditions from the loss of the local condition,” River Plate statement said.

The club also said the attack to Boca Juniors bus was out of control. However, CONMEBOL’s decision is too soon because the second final leg could be conducted well in Argentina.