Feb 27 • 17:14 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Boca will be able to bring visitors against the champion Lanús, but at a European price: "There will be 10 thousand tickets at 100 thousand pesos each"

Lanús will allow Boca Juniors fans to attend their upcoming match, but tickets will be priced at an astonishing 100,000 pesos each, raising concerns about accessibility for fans.

Lanús and Boca Juniors postponed their match due to Lanús's commitment in the Sudamericana Recopa. They rescheduled the game for March 4, and in a surprising twist, Lanús announced that visiting Boca fans would be allowed to attend the match. However, this opportunity comes with a steep price; each ticket is set at 100,000 pesos, as stated by Lanús's president, Nicolás Russo.

The exorbitant ticket pricing aims to generate much-needed revenue for Lanús, which is struggling to uphold its financial stability while retaining a competitive squad. Russo highlighted that if the board approves, there will be a preferential sector with 10,000 tickets available at this high price, indicating a keen focus on balancing the club's finances with its competitive ambitions. This pricing strategy is particularly notable as it is significantly higher than what fans of other clubs recently paid for away games, raising questions about the sustainability of such costs for loyal supporters.

This announcement has provoked a mixed reaction from fans and observers alike, with many questioning whether the high prices will deter attendance or simply reflect the growing financial pressures within Argentine football. The situation exemplifies the ongoing challenges faced by clubs in maintaining financial viability in a context of rising costs, and further underscores the delicate balance clubs must strike between profitability and fan accessibility.

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