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The return leg of the Libertadores Cup final between the Argentinian giants River Plate and Boca Juniors will take place on December 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital of Madrid, announced the Confederation of South American Football (CAM).
The match could not be played in Argentina, fearing further violence after Boca players were injured after River fans attacked the rival bus while on their way to the stadium before the match. Saturday match, said CONCEPOL.
"The decision of the governing body is that this match takes place in the presence of supporters of both teams in Madrid, Santiago Bernabeu," said Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American Federation, Sunday, December 9 at 20:30.
"The world seeks models of charisma, spirit and other values, and is rooted in sport."
The top two Argentinian teams drew 2-2 at Boca Stadium and were scheduled to play their second leg in the Champions League final at Monterey Stadium on November 24.
Boca players were injured when River fans attacked the team bus at the stadium approach. The match was initially postponed until Sunday, before being postponed indefinitely.
The Confederation Disciplinary Committee also rejected Boca's request to count the results of the meeting because of the violence. The club fined River Plate $ 400,000 following a riot by its supporters and ordered it to play its next two games in any of the continental leagues without a hearing.
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The violence embarrbaded Argentina a few days before hosting the G20 summit in Buenos Aires earlier this week.
It will now be up to the Spanish authorities to ensure that the match between the two traditional rivals takes place peacefully in Bernabeu.
"Spain is ready to hold the final of the Libertadores Cup between Boca Juniors and River Plate," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Santheth said on Twitter.
He added that the government was already working with the security forces to ensure the security of the meeting.
Qatar, Miami, Brazil and Colombia have taken the lead in organizing the match, the 58-year history of the tournament.
But Spain 's position as a football country linked to scheduled flights to and from South America prompted Madrid' s decision to hold the event.
Winners of the Libertadores Cup will represent the South American federation at the UAE Club World Cup next month.
The tournament will start on December 12th and the South American team will play its first match on the 18th of the same month. Real will participate in the tournament.
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