The most passionate football derby on the planet, where Boca Juniors and River Plate — two clubs separated by a few kilometres of Buenos Aires but a universe of identity — collide in a cauldron of noise, colour and raw emotion that makes the rest of world football look restrained. La Bombonera shakes, the city holds its breath, and for 90 minutes Argentina stops for the Superclásico.
Tickets for visiting supporters are extremely limited and often unavailable through official channels — most international visitors watch from a bar in Buenos Aires, which is an extraordinary experience in itself. The match is played at La Bombonera (Boca home) or El Monumental (River home) alternately. Dates are announced weeks ahead by the Argentine football calendar. The city's atmosphere in the 48 hours surrounding the match is unlike anything else in world sport.