Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
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| Estadio Monumental | |
| El Monumental (the Monumental) | |
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| Facility statistics | |
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| Full Name | Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Built | 1936-1938 |
| Opened | 25 May, 1938 |
| Renovated | 1978 |
| Closed | N/A |
| Demolished | N/A |
| Owner | Club Atlético River Plate |
| Operator | N/A |
| Surface | grass |
| Construction cost | |
| Architect | |
| Former names | |
| Estadio Monumental | |
| Tenants | |
| Argentina Club Atlético River Plate | |
| Capacity | |
| 65,645 | |
| Dimensions | |
| 105 x 70 m | |
History
The first match played in this stadium was on 25 May, 1938 between River Plate and Peñarol from Uruguay. River won 3-1. Oddly enough, archrivals Boca Juniors also inaugurated their stadium on 25 May, but two years later, in 1940.
Facilities
The stadium has room for 65,645 people, and was renewed for the 1978 World Cup; the opening and final matches were both held in the Monumental, which had a capacity of 76,600 at the time because all of the populares stands were standing-room.The stadium complex also has facilities for tennis, basketball, and other sports, as well as living quarters for young footballers, a theatre hall, a parking lot, museum etc. It can be accessed by several train and bus lines, as it is located within walking distance from the Barrancas de Belgrano transportation hub. Contrary to most other stadiums in the Buenos Aires area, there is a sizable parking lot by the stadium.
Sporting and Miscellaneous events held
The Monumental, aside from being where River Plate plays as host team, is also the stadium where the Argentine National Football Team usually plays as host, in events such as the FIFA World Cup qualification.
Rugby union matches featuring the Argentina national rugby union team, Los Pumas, also take place usually in this field. In addition, when an international music superstar or band comes to the country, its concert is held in this stadium, as it is the biggest in the country. The Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Red Hot Chilli Peppers have played here, among others. Local important bands such as Soda Stereo or Los Piojos have also held their major shows at the Monumental as well.
1978 FIFA World Cup
The stadium served as venue for the following matches of the world tournament:
| Date | Round | Group | Team 1 | Vs. | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | 1 | 2 |
West Germany | 0-0 |
Poland |
| June 2 | 1 | 1 |
Argentina | 2-1 |
Hungary |
| June 6 | 1 | 1 |
Argentina | 2-1 |
France |
| June 10 | 1 | 1 |
Italy | 1-0 |
Argentina |
| June 14 | 2 | 1 |
West Germany | 0-0 |
Italy |
| June 18 | 2 | 1 |
Italy | 1-0 |
Austria |
| June 21 | 2 | 1 |
Netherlands | 2-1 |
Italy |
| June 24 | Third place |
Brazil | 2-1 |
Italy | |
| June 25 | Final |
Argentina | 3-1 (AET) |
Netherlands |
See also
External links
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