Overview

• The gathering centered on Pizzería Roma, where fans created a red-and-white "santuario" with memorabilia that included a signed Leopoldo Luque–Diego Maradona photo.
• Most attendees traveled from Santa Fe, with supporters citing overnight bus rides of up to 16 hours and taking two days off work to be there.
• From midday, fans hung banners, sang, shared food and drinks, visited Plaza San Martín, and later moved together toward the Malvinas Argentinas stadium about ten minutes away.
• Current and former Unión officials were on hand in Mendoza, with vice presidents Miguel Torres del Sel and Edgardo Zin among those present, and some leaders touring Godoy Cruz’s training complex.
• The wider pre-match scene drew thousands to Parque General San Martín, with River fans entering from the south and occupying Popular Sur and most plateas, while Unión supporters entered via Avenida Libertador to Popular Norte and adjacent seating.