Where does Estudiantes de La Plata play at home?

Estudiantes plays at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, nicknamed El Bosque (The Forest), a 30,000-capacity stadium located in La Plata, Buenos Aires province capital.

When was Estudiantes founded?

Club Estudiantes de La Plata was founded on August 4, 1905 by a group of students, hence the club's name which means 'students' in Spanish.

How many Copa Libertadores has Estudiantes won?

Estudiantes has won four Copa Libertadores: a historic treble in 1968, 1969 and 1970, then a fourth in 2009.

Why is Estudiantes nicknamed El Pincha?

The nickname 'El Pincha' comes from a historic anecdote linked to a player who sold meat skewers (pinchos). This nickname has become the club's identity over decades.

What are Estudiantes' colors?

Estudiantes' traditional colors are red and white, worn in a red and white vertical striped jersey that is emblematic in Argentine football.

Who is Estudiantes' rival in La Plata?

The great rival is Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, with whom Estudiantes disputes La Plata classic, one of Argentina's oldest and most disputed derbies.

Has Estudiantes won the Intercontinental Cup?

Yes, Estudiantes won the Intercontinental Cup in 1968 by beating Manchester United, in a match that remained famous for its intensity and revolutionary tactical dimension.

Which famous players have played at Estudiantes?

Juan Sebastián Verón, Javier Mascherano, Marcos Rojo, José Luis Brown (1986 world champion) and Diego Maradona (late career) have worn Pincha's jersey.

Who was Osvaldo Zubeldía?

Osvaldo Zubeldía was Estudiantes' legendary coach in the 1960s, creator of a tactical revolution that led the club to three consecutive Copa Libertadores.

How to follow Estudiantes live?

Follow all Estudiantes de La Plata matches live on footballaudit.com with lineups, live statistics and analysis of the Pincha.

Estudiantes de La Plata

Estudiantes de La Plata (EST)

Overview

Club Estudiantes de La Plata is one of Argentina's most prestigious and respected clubs. Founded in 1905 by students from La Plata city, Buenos Aires province capital, the club has gained international reputation through its continental competition successes. Estudiantes currently competes in Argentine Primera División and plays matches at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, nicknamed El Bosque.

The club experienced its golden age in the late 1960s under Osvaldo Zubeldía's direction, winning three consecutive Copa Libertadores (1968, 1969, 1970) and an Intercontinental Cup in 1968 against Manchester United. This legendary team, nicknamed 'Los Ratones' (The Mice), revolutionized South American football with an aggressive and tactically sophisticated playing style. Estudiantes has also won six Argentine championships and four Copa Libertadores in total.

Emblematic players like Juan Sebastián Verón (who played in the Premier League), Javier Mascherano and Marcos Rojo have worn the Pincha's red and white colors (club nickname). Estudiantes maintains a historic rivalry with Gimnasia La Plata in La Plata's classic. The club distinguishes itself through exemplary management, excellent training center and ability to rival Buenos Aires giants despite more modest means.

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General Information

Founded: 1905

Stadium: Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi

Official Website: www.estudiantesdelaplata.com