Libertadores de América Stadium, Football stadium in Avellaneda, Argentina
Libertadores de América – Ricardo Enrique Bochini Stadium is Independiente's football ground on Ricardo Bochini 751 in Avellaneda, built on the site of La Doble Visera. It has four double-decker stands joined at the corners by structures called Gargantas del Diablo, which hold the preferential boxes. The Herminio Sande stand from 1971 was reused; the current capacity is 42,069.
Independiente opened La Doble Visera in 1928, Argentina's first concrete stadium and the third of its kind worldwide, three blocks from Racing's ground. It was demolished from 2006, and the rebuilt stadium opened on 28 October 2009 with a 3–2 friendly win over Colón. The name, chosen by members, honours the club's seven Copa Libertadores titles; Ricardo Bochini's name was added in 2021.
Independiente's fans call Ricardo Bochini El Bocha, and he holds the club record of 714 matches between 1972 and 1991. The stadium's name honours the seven Copa Libertadores titles the club won. On 5 December 2021 Bochini was honoured before a league match against San Lorenzo and played in a veterans' game, scoring a goal.
Several bus lines and commuter trains connect the site with central Buenos Aires. The stands are covered, making a visit comfortable even in changing weather.
The full name honors Ricardo Bochini, the player with the most appearances for Independiente. Diego Maradona publicly named Bochini his great inspiration and studied his style of play closely.
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