Independiente and Universidad de Chile faced off at the Argentine club's home, the Estadio Libertadores de América, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the South American tournament on the night...
Independiente and Universidad de Chile faced off at the Argentine club's home, the Estadio Libertadores de América, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the South American tournament on the night of this Wednesday (20th). The score was 1 x 1.
However, the match was halted four minutes into the second half after fans of La U set fire to the visitor's section - where they were - and launched a "rain" of objects against the Independiente supporters.
Including bombs, stones, pieces of iron, and chairs.
❌ Incidentes en Avellaneda: hinchas de la U agredieron a los de Independientehttps://t.co/Wfn2ydRUfg
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) August 21, 2025
According to Diario Olé, some fans of the Argentine team had to invade the pitch seeking safety.
One of them was even hit.
IMÁGENES DE LA VIOLENCIA DE LOS HINCHAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE 👎
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) August 21, 2025
➡️ Butacas por el aire e hinchas de Independiente heridos
📸 Marcelo Carroll pic.twitter.com/XPBlO4LLY7
The "detail" is that Universidad de Chile won the first leg 1 x 0.
And was advancing to face Alianza Lima or Universidad Católica from Ecuador.
If the match is not resumed due to lack of security, there is a possibility that the Conmebol Disciplinary Tribunal could punish the Chilean club with a forfeit loss.
Which would mean a 3 x 0 defeat and elimination from the South American tournament.
This is what happened with Colo-Colo due to trouble involving their fans in the match against Fortaleza in the group stage of this Libertadores.
The Chilean team received a forfeit loss and, as a consequence, did not advance in the competition.
Chaos takes time to end
The fact that the game was halted did not prevent many La U fans from continuing to throw objects. And without any police action.
The Independiente supporters located below the visitor's section and in the left-side boxes had to be evacuated.
According to reports from the Argentine press, the chaos began even before the match started. And without being curbed.
FIERROS, PIEDRAS Y BUTACAS, ALGUNOS DE LOS ELEMENTOS QUE ARROJARON LOS HINCHAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE ☹️👎 pic.twitter.com/91i9BSz2rJ
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) August 21, 2025
More visiting fans than 'normal'
There was an agreement between the management of both clubs last Tuesday (19), which ensured five thousand "Rey de Copas" fans in Chile. A number much higher than the "traditional".
The match was officially suspended for 20 minutes around 11 p.m. (Brasília time) so that all La U fans could leave the stadium.
The idea is that, without rival fans, the match could be resumed.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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Category: General Sports
