Breaking news at Boca: Chile allow 2,000 fans v Católica | OneFootball

After so much uncertainty, and with only days to go before the cup debut, the Chilean side accepted Boca’s complaint and there will be 2,000 away tickets at the Claro Arena.

This Thursday, just five days before their debut in the 2026 Copa Libertadores, it was officially confirmed that Boca will be allowed to bring away fans to the Claro Arena in Santiago, Chile, for Matchday 1 against Universidad Católica.

For the Xeneize, the match marks their return to the top international competition after two years away, so it was crucial for fans to be able to attend the stadium on the other side of the Andes. After several days of conflict between the parties, an agreement was reached and an official statement was issued.

The issue was complex: the Claro Arena, inaugurated in August 2025, has an away section suitable for only 454 people, a number considerably lower than the minimum 2,000 that Conmebol requires for a Copa Libertadores group stage match.

Boca wanted Chile to respect that minimum away allocation for the match, even though officials from the Chilean government had said they did not want away fans. Otherwise, Boca’s demand was that the venue be changed or that the match be played behind closed doors.

To avoid sanctions or complications with Conmebol, U. Católica ultimately accepted Boca’s complaint and agreed that 2,000 fans of the Argentine club will be able to attend the match at the Claro Arena this Tuesday, April 7, for the Copa Libertadores fixture scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Argentina time.

The stadium has a capacity of just over 20,000 spectators, so 10% of the crowd will be Boca fans. They will be distributed as follows: 861 spectators will go to the Prieto Alto stand, 685 to Prieto Bajo, and 454 to the away section of the gallery. It was made official by the Chilean government in a press release.

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