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104 Chilean Fans Freed After Avellaneda Riot as Buenos Aires Suspends Independiente’s Stadium

CONMEBOL prepares disciplinary rulings following the Copa Sudamericana cancellation.

Liberaron a 104 hinchas de Universidad de Chile que estaban detenidos tras los incidentes en Avellaneda
Incidentes, barbarie y torturas en Avellaneda tras Independiente-Universidad de Chile
Fueron liberados los hinchas chilenos detenidos la noche de la barbarie
Así quedó la cancha de Independiente luego de la barbarie

Overview

  • The Avellaneda prosecutor’s office UFIJ Nº4 ordered the release of 104 Universidad de Chile supporters detained after the violence, a decision confirmed by President Gabriel Boric.
  • Buenos Aires Province suspended the Libertadores de AméricaRicardo Bochini stadium pending forensic work, and officials said Independiente will not host this weekend’s match there.
  • Authorities and hospitals reported dozens of injuries, including Chilean fans in serious condition who required neurosurgery, and more than 100 detentions tied to the clashes.
  • Chile dispatched Interior Minister Álvaro Elizalde to Buenos Aires and instructed its consulate to assist injured and released nationals, with meetings held with Argentine counterparts.
  • CONMEBOL canceled the match and is compiling evidence to decide the tie administratively and apply disciplinary sanctions while investigators work to identify alleged barra brava attackers.