The millionaire squad ousted Universitario de Deportes from first place in the ranking of the highest-capacity stadiums in South American football.
University of Sports plays as a local in the monumental stadium of Ate, the largest in Peruvian territory. In addition, it was the highest-capacity stadium in South America for several years. However, the sports facility from Riverbed You just knocked him out of first place. He Monumental Stadium of Buenos Aires made a big remodel.
The cream squad has a stadium with a capacity of 80,093 spectators. This venue has hosted countless different Peruvian football classics, qualifiers and the recent Copa Libertadores 2019 final. Flamengo epicly defeated River Plate 2-1.
For several years, the Meringues have consolidated their first position in South American football. Now, with the recent remodeling of River Plate Monumental Stadium, the group of millionaires tops that ranking.
With the current configuration of the Argentine sports facility that has 83,196 spectators, The sector breakdown was as follows: 26,890 in Sívori, 13,374 in Belgrano, 17,755 in San Martín and 25,177 in Centenario.
Monumental Stadium of Buenos Aires. Photo: River Plate
Largest stadiums in South America in 2022
- Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires – 83,196 spectators
- Monumental Stadium, Lima – 80,093 spectators
- Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro – 78,838 spectators
- Estadio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasilia – 72,788 spectators
- Morumbi Stadium, Sao Paulo – 66,795 spectators.
When is the classic university vs. Lima alliance?
After the programming of League 1, the university engagement vs. Alianza Lima takes place this Sunday, February 12th. The match will take place at the Monumental de Ate stadium and will start at 15:00 (Peruvian time).