In the lead-up to the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals between River and Atlético Mineiro, incidents were reported between the fans of both teams. River supporters stoned a bus carrying fans of the Brazilian team to the Monumental stadium, causing damage to the vehicle and breaking several windows. This incident occurs amidst a climate of tension generated by previous events between the supporters.
The rivalry between the fans intensified after the first leg of the semifinals, in which there was a confrontation between Brazilian and Argentine fans who were preparing to support River. On that occasion, Atlético Mineiro fans attacked Marcelo Gallardo's supporters, even stealing their belongings.
The tense atmosphere leading up to the return match was reflected in the attack on the bus of Atlético Mineiro fans by River supporters, which left two people injured. So far, there has been no information about the detention of anyone for these events. Despite the unleashed violence, it is expected that the match will proceed as scheduled, with River looking to overturn the 0-3 deficit to advance to the final of the Copa Libertadores.
