Fans of Estudiantes hit a wall when the first ticket wave launched, sparking controversy over scarce seats.
Supporters of the Pincha saw their hopes crumble within hours as most attempts to buy box seats failed, igniting harsh criticism of the continental organizer.
Box‑seat sales open for the Estudiantes‑Palmeiras Libertadores final.
Ticket sales for the Libertadores final kick off on Monday, and Estudiantes outlined how fans can grab the coveted boxes.
Carrillo’s stance on the upcoming final grabbed headlines.
Captain Guido Carrillo urged the squad to focus on upcoming goals before dreaming of a showdown with Palmeiras in the final.
Resale channels flooded with sky‑high prices, pushing figures into the millions and deepening fans’ frustration.
In my view, the price gouging undermines the spirit of the competition, and Absolut Sports has become the flashpoint of the dispute.
Absolut Sports is listed among CONMEBOL’s main sponsors.
On its website the firm advertises full‑package deals near 4 million pesos, while single tickets range from 1 million to 3.9 million depending on category.
The stark gap between empty fan sections and millionaire‑priced seats sold by a tournament‑linked firm fuels anger across the board.