Estadio Libertadores de América
The Estadio Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini is a stadium located in the district of Avellaneda in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Owned by Club Atlético Independiente, the stadium host the home matches of club's football team. The stadium was officially named only as recently as 2005, having been previously known simply as Estadio de Independiente or La Doble Visera de Cemento ("The double cement visor") because of the two roofs overhanging the spectators.
| Estadio Libertadores de América-Ricardo Enrique Bochini | |
Interior view of the stadium, 2012 | |
| Former names | La Doble Visera |
|---|---|
| Address | Ricardo Bochini 751 Avellaneda Argentina |
| Coordinates | 34°40′12.96″S 58°22′15.49″W |
| Owner | C.A. Independiente |
| Type | Stadium |
| Capacity | 42,069 43,187 (international) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Screens | yes |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 4 March 1928 |
| Expanded | 1930, 1960, 1971 |
| Demolished | 2006 |
| Rebuilt | 2009 |
| Construction cost | US$ 50 million |
| Project manager | Federico Garófalo (original venue) |
| Tenants | |
| Independiente (1928–present) | |
| Website | |
| independiente.com.ar/estadio | |
The stadium was built in 1928 and had a capacity of 52,823 with 27,863 seats. La Doble Visera ("The double cement visor"), as it was popularly known, was the first cement stadium built in South America, and would host all international finals Independiente played as local team. In October 2009 the stadium was reopened after having been refurbished. The current capacity of the venue is 42,069.