The 2011/12 Apertura has begun in Argentina, and for the first time in its history, River Plate will not be present. After a historic relegation just a few months ago, the Buenos Aires club will compete this season in the unflattering second division. And while deep down, the Boca Juniors supporters may feel some remorse about a season without an opportunity to face their eternal rivals, they are surely not making it known.
At a match over the weekend against Unión de Santa Fé, the home supporters expressed their “love” for River Plate’s descent into anonymity – for this season at least. The song went as follows:
Esa lluvia de mierda, no quiere parar, los de River, que no paran de llorar
Translation: “That shower of shit won’t stop from River supporters, who won’t stop crying”
One can assume that as the season progresses, so too will the depth and creativity of the chants from La Bombonera. This space will surely update you as they emerge.
Video courtesy of Olé
