How to Survive a Futbol Match in Buenos Aires

I decided to take a page out of Kate Hudson’s book and create a “How To” guide for Argentina football fans who want to attend a match here in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

This is the first of many “T2T How To Guides” about traveling to Buenos Aires. Hopefully it will be a good travel resource & entertaining guide for those looking to attend a Football Match in Argentina. Please pardon any shaky images, for most of the day we were either really excited, jumping up and down or trying to hide the camera from being called out by the Barra Brava at the game.

The footage is from my first ever Argentine Football match – Velez vs River, that some friends and I attended on December 6th as part of the first tournament (season) here in Buenos Aires – Apertura 2009.

Here’s 14 Steps How To Survive a Soccer Match in Argentina

• Step 1: Go with a Knowledgable Leader
• Step 2: Eat a Big (chewy) Lunch
• Step 3: Leave Your Girlfriend at Home
• Step 4: Learn the Songs
• Step 5: At First, Play it Cool
• Step 6: Get the Look
• Step 7: Go Above & Beyond. Be a Hero!
• Step 8: Say Bad Words (It pumps you up)
• Step 9: Take a Deep Breath…
• Step 10: Then, Don’t Stop Cheering!
• Step 11: Prepare Yourself for Goals
• Step 12: Victory Warrants Applause…
• Step 13: Wait.
• Step 14: Hungry & Voiceless, File Out

We learned the songs, bought the gear, and didn’t get beat up… I’d say it was a pretty successful afternoon.

Velez beat River 3 to 1 and I’d like to think we had a small part in the victory.

READ ABOUT THE ADVENTURE – “Velez vs River – Argentine Futbol Magic”

CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS – Futbol Match in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gareth

My name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on Instagram and YouTube. Come join me!