🚨 Assault and pepper spray before Sarmiento - River

On Matchday 11 of the Argentine Professional League, violence and pepper spray erupted before the Sarmiento–River match at the Eva Perón stadium, disrupting preparations for the game. According to TyC reports, River fans encountered issues when entering the stadium, with many arriving late and others attempting entry without valid tickets. This led to a delayed stadium entry, with the only available entrance for away fans closed. In a desperate attempt to alleviate the crowding, River fans themselves opened the gate.

Security forces attempted to manage the situation by opening a narrow passage, allowing fans to enter one at a time. However, their methods were met with resistance. Tear gas was deployed, and fans were struck with shields, as per the Argentine outlet's account. The source attributes these actions to the ticket overselling fiasco, with Sarmiento having initially sold 3,000 tickets and subsequently opening up an additional 1,500 due to the high demand.