Stadium La Bombonera (The Chocolate Box), was constructed in 1938 originally as two tiers, with the third level added in 1953. It is a fantastic atmospheric stadium on three sides, where three tiers of terracing and seating produce a memorable match day experience.
I have to admit the fourth side is the strangest stand I have ever seen. Upgraded in 1996, this stand is a vertical set of seatings, balconies and exectuive boxes (of which Diego Maradona owns one, as Gary Lineker saw when he went with Diego to a match there - see the video below for his view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eo-2byMdqQ ) designed within the constraints of Boca club's property boundaries.
Even with this fourth side, watching Boca at La Bombonera was an amazing experience. From the closeness of the stands to the pitch, to literally feeling the terrace beneath your feet shake, as supporters jump up and down en masse, known locally as "La Bombonera no tiembla. Late" ("the Bombonera does not tremble. It beats.").
La Bombonera has a capacity of only 50,000 and with socios currently numbering over 60,000 ticket, tickets are at a premium particularly for matches against Independiente , Racing , San Lorenzo and of course arch-rivals River Plate.
Getting to Stadium Bus 25, 29 , 46, 53 , 64. (Remember to take some small coinage with you) Buses go there from all over Buenos Aires and we often used these after both matches we saw there. As ever use common sense. Stick with crowds going away from stadium and you’ll be fine!. We walked to Boca stadium for both matches and stopped off for a drink from a number of bars in San Telmo district. If in doubt take a taxi, its so cheap anyway.
Getting a Ticket. Where to sit Tickets can be bought in advance from Ticketek ( www.ticketek.com.ar ), the ticket office or at the stadium on the day .With there being more socios/members than seats, you will only get into Boca matches against the lower teams in Primera Division or Copa Libertadores on spec. We went to row of ticket windows built into a wall on Av W Villafrane, located about one street back from the stadium itself. One block of windows are for general admission tickets on the popular terraces. The second block of windows are for seats in platea section . Lads inside ticket windows have small maps of the stadium. Ticket prices vary for which part of the stadium you want to go and the opposition for the evening.
I would recommend you watch one match at La bombonera in popular terrace. To give you a taster of what it is like, check out youtube link below was taken from same terrace as we were….but obviously not the same match though….
As you can see not only does this section have the best atmosphere away from the Boca end, also the cheapest. A seat in Platea Media for the Libertadores match against Cuenca set us back 130 pesos, about £25. Although the platea media is more expensive, you can get the best photos of the pitch/terraces. Ideally around halfway between the halfway line and the touchline at the Boca end.
A ticket on sectors 6/7 General Sur set us back 30 pesos, about £6. Yes that is right £6 to watch Boca Juniors v Newells Old Boys in Primera Division. If you buy a ticket here in this sector, make sure you stay under the tier above, which houses the away supporters. Not only do you keep out of the Buenos Aires sun for a couple of hours, but you will not be unfortunate to be spat/pissed on by the away supporters above you.
Club Shop You can purchase Boca merchandise at numerous sports shops across Buenos Aires. The club shop at La Bombonera can be found on Brandsenstreetand a visit can be incorporated in the Boca museum/stadium tour (see match extras). If you have more money than sense, then splash out 600 pesos (£120) on a La Bombonera Lego Set (see photo). Certainly beats the lego sets I had as a kid.
As ever, you can pick up cheaper counterfeit shirts, hats etc that can be found on sale by street vendors around the stadium on match days.
Former Players to Impress Locals With Diego Maradona played for Boca Juniors in 1981-82 season, scoring 28 goals in 40 matches. He returned to Boca Juniors from spanish club Sevilla in 1995, scoring another 7 goals in 31 matches. Maradona played his last match for Boca Juniors in 1997.
Gabriel Omar Batistuta was a prolific striker who joined Boca from arch-rivals River Plate in 1991.Batistuta went onto become the Primera Division 's top scorer when Boca won the championship in his first season. Batistuta is the all-time highest goal scorer for the Argentine national team with 56 goals in only 78 national team matches. I first knew about Batistuta or Batigol, when he played for the Italian club Fiorentina in Italy. He is currently the eighth top scorer of all time in the Italian Serie A, with 184 goals in 318 matches between 1991 and 2003 (thanks wikipedia!). These included some memorable goals I remember from watching Channel 4's coverage, Football Italia in the early 1990s.
Carlos Alberto Tévez is top striker who (with his agent in tow) is currently plying his trade with a football team in England you may have heard, called Manchester United. Born in a slum neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Tevez picked up that distinctive scar on his neck/chest, after being accidently scalded with boiling water as a child. Teves joined Boca Juniors at age of sixteen, making his debut in senior squad two years later in 2001. Tevez went onto win the League championship, Copa Sudamericana , Copa Libertodores and Intercontinental Cup, before leaving the club after the 2004 season. Boca made such an impression on Tevez during his time there, that he donated 1 million euros to the Boca youth academy.More tellingly, Tevez became only the third player (Zico and Figueroa were the other two!) ever to win El Pais South American Footballer of the Year three times.
After the Match. Extras The Boca Juniors Museum/Stadium tour is worth a look, if only to take a behind look at La Bombonera. You get to go on pitch, see the changing rooms and view this impressive stadium from a number of positions. Opening times are everyday from 10am to 7pm. www.muesoboquense.com
Whilst at La Bombonera, check out the nearby district of Caminto, La Boca. From the stadium walk 3-4 minutes down Ave Juan de Dios Fliberto towards river/docks. Here amongst the brightly coloured buildings and hordes of tourists, you'll find some Boca related gems:
The last photo is basically some overweight argentinian with a replica shirt and mullet perm, who from a distance of 100 meters, MAY look like Diego Maradona. He charges unwitting tourists a few pesos to have his photo taken with him. I had to take a photo from the side, as from the front he looked nothing like Maradona (and I did not wish to pay!).
I would go as far to say that he was the most unconvincing Maradona lookalike since 70s porn star Ron Jeremy pulled on an argentinian shirt in the adult film ‘Cicciolina e Moana Mondiali’
The convincing plot of ‘Mondili’ had the Italian FA hiring a couple of secret sex agents to eerrr, how can I best put this “wear down” various opposition players (including Jeremy/Maradona) to enable Italy to win the 1990 World Cup. I do not think this was the official FIFA film of 1990 Italy World Cup… pity really. If you fancy getting hold of a copy for you girlfriend or wife for a Christmas present, please let me know where you find it being sold!!!!!
I have to admit the fourth side is the strangest stand I have ever seen. Upgraded in 1996, this stand is a vertical set of seatings, balconies and exectuive boxes (of which Diego Maradona owns one, as Gary Lineker saw when he went with Diego to a match there - see the video below for his view 
Even with this fourth side, watching Boca at La Bombonera was an amazing experience. From the closeness of the stands to the pitch, to literally feeling the terrace beneath your feet shake, as supporters jump up and down en masse, known locally as "La Bombonera no tiembla. Late" ("the Bombonera does not tremble. It beats.").
La Bombonera has a capacity of only 50,000 and with socios currently numbering over 60,000 ticket, tickets are at a premium particularly for matches against Independiente , Racing , San Lorenzo and of course arch-rivals River Plate. 
As you can see not only does this section have the best atmosphere away from the Boca end, also the cheapest. A seat in Platea Media for the Libertadores match against Cuenca set us back 130 pesos, about £25. Although the platea media is more expensive, you can get the best photos of the pitch/terraces. Ideally around halfway between the halfway line and the touchline at the Boca end.
A ticket on sectors 6/7 General Sur set us back 30 pesos, about £6. Yes that is right £6 to watch Boca Juniors v Newells Old Boys in Primera Division. If you buy a ticket here in this sector, make sure you stay under the tier above, which houses the away supporters. Not only do you keep out of the Buenos Aires sun for a couple of hours, but you will not be unfortunate to be spat/pissed on by the away supporters above you.
Club Shop
After the Match. Extras
Whilst at La Bombonera, check out the nearby district of Caminto, La Boca. From the stadium walk 3-4 minutes down Ave Juan de Dios Fliberto towards river/docks. Here amongst the brightly coloured buildings and hordes of tourists, you'll find some Boca related gems:
The last photo is basically some overweight argentinian with a replica shirt and mullet perm, who from a distance of 100 meters, MAY look like Diego Maradona. He charges unwitting tourists a few pesos to have his photo taken with him. I had to take a photo from the side, as from the front he looked nothing like Maradona (and I did not wish to pay!). 
The convincing plot of ‘Mondili’ had the Italian FA hiring a couple of secret sex agents to eerrr, how can I best put this “wear down” various opposition players (including Jeremy/Maradona) to enable Italy to win the 1990 World Cup. I do not think this was the official FIFA film of 1990 Italy World Cup… pity really. If you fancy getting hold of a copy for you girlfriend or wife for a Christmas present, please let me know where you find it being sold!!!!!