Aura: Colón stand tall, fans’ support is key to rebuilding the club | OneFootball

While this Monday is expected to be “the day” that the club’s leaders hope will resolve the flagship issue among so many inherited problems—the FIFA ban imposed by Paraguayan player Alberto “Beto” Espínola—by Friday, the Sabalero headquarters had already received great news: the fans responded very positively when it came to renewing boxes and seats.

In just a handful of days, 20 percent of the average number of season tickets sold in recent years at the Cementerio de los Elefantes flew off the shelves.

This clearly has two interpretations: on one hand, the central objective promised by José Alonso during his campaign: “We’re going to play every match with a full stadium, we’re going to bring the team as close to the fans as possible. The stadium has to be packed for every home game, as it always was for Colón.”

The second impact is economic, because the money coming in from the sale of boxes and seats (whether for half a season or the whole season) gives the leaders a resource to face the tremendous crisis they inherited from the previous management, with a club in default across all areas.

There are cash discounts, installment plans, and special benefits for fans. Credit: Fernando Nicola

To give you an idea: between the payment to FIFA for Espínola’s ban and the amount for bonuses, $500,000 went out. The squad, whose payroll required a monthly outlay of $120,000, was three months behind: they caught up, and now December needs to be paid. The same default applied to the first team coaching staff, youth coaches, and youth fitness trainers.

Without a doubt, the fans appreciated the effort shown in the first days of management to get Colón back on its feet in every sense, and they responded by purchasing season tickets to secure their seat or box for the 2026 season.

It’s worth remembering that until this Wednesday, there is a promotion in effect covering different locations and prices to fill the Cementerio de los Elefantes next year. In the upper stands and the East Stand Corners, the half-season ticket is set at $95,000, with an annual price of $180,000. The East Central Stand rises to $105,000 per half-season and $200,000 for the full year. Meanwhile, the West Stand costs $160,000 for half a season and $300,000 for the year, while the Covered West Stand is priced at $190,000 and $360,000, respectively.

Premium areas: the Balcony Box costs $265,000 per half-season and $500,000 per year; the VIP Box, $330,000 and $610,000; and the VIP+ Box, $380,000 per half-season and $720,000 per year. The A2 Pit and the North Corporate Box, 2nd Floor, remain at $190,000 and $265,000 per half-season, with annual options of $360,000 and $500,000.

The money will help pay debts and support the sporting rebuild. Credit: Fernando Nicola

The club also considered the fans’ and members’ pockets by offering payment facilities: Colón is offering a 10% discount for cash payments. In addition, those using Banco Bica cards can finance in 12 interest-free installments in person, while other cards have 3- and 6-installment interest-free plans available through the authorized online platform. The “Abono Amigo” option also remains in effect, offering a 25% discount when buying four season tickets together in certain upper stand sections.

Thus, little by little, with Colón’s greatest fuel—its people—the club is getting back on its feet. The news everyone is waiting for this Monday, which is FIFA’s communication to lift the ban on Paraguayan Espínola, will have a clear impact for a team that is beginning to rebuild itself with new faces that are being well received in the division and sparking fans’ hopes of returning to the top flight.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.