Los Millonariosthe Millionaires, after its big-money signings in the 1930s
In Aussie and Kiwi terms
Carlton, or Sydney FC. Old money, a big trophy cabinet and the other half of the biggest rivalry in the land.
- Home
- Buenos Aires
- Ground
- El Monumental, the largest stadium in South America
- Founded
- 1901
- Colours
- White with a red sash
- Great rival
- Boca Juniors (the Superclásico)
Three things to know
- River was born in La Boca, the same neighbourhood as its great rival, before moving to the north of the city.
- In 2023 it averaged about 84,000 fans a home game, the highest of any football club in the world on Transfermarkt's figures.
- Its 1940s forward line, La Máquina (the Machine), is still remembered as one of Argentina's greatest sides.