Revisiting the Superclásico: a story of death, violence, colour and family

A Guardian writer reflects on attending the Boca Juniors vs River Plate Superclásico around the time of their 60th birthday, recounting a lifetime of experiences at the iconic Buenos Aires derby. The fixture has held a top spot in global sporting consciousness since 2004, when Observer Sport Monthly ranked it No. 1 on a list of 50 sporting things to do before you die. The author describes the intense atmosphere of the match, including coordinated chants, ticker-tape, flare smoke, mounted police, and a history of violence and passion surrounding the event.