Huracán
The Globo from Parque Patricios, five-time Argentine champion.
Club Atlético Huracán is an Argentine sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The club is notable for its football team, that currently plays in the Primera División, the top level of the Argentine football league system. Its home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.
Quick Facts
- Key figure (huracán)
- Carlos Morete, Ubaldo Fillol
Lore & Background
Huracán was founded on 1 November 1908 in the Nueva Pompeya neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The club's name and nickname (Globo, literally 'Balloon') comes from the Huracán ('Hurricane') balloon flown by Jorge Newbery in 1909. Its supporters are called los Quemeros ('the Burners') because the stadium is located in a former garbage burning area. Since its establishment, Huracán has won 13 domestic titles (including five Primera División championships, and most recently the 2014 Supercopa Argentina). The team has finished as runner-up of the top division nine times (the last one in the 2025 Apertura). Huracán's historical rival is San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Reader's Guide
Other sports practised at the club are artistic gymnastics, boxing, field hockey, roller hockey, handball, martial arts and volleyball.
Did You Know?
- Huracán won its fifth league title in 1973, nearly half a century after the previous one.
- Notable former players include Alfredo Di Stéfano, Adolfo Pedernera, René Houseman, Carlos Babington, Miguel Brindisi, and Omar Larrosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Huracán?
Huracán, nicknamed El Globo, represents the working-class south of Buenos Aires, contrasting with River Plate's affluent northern origins.
What defines their role in this rivalry?
They embody a gritty industrial identity that challenges Los Millonarios for regional supremacy within the city map.
How does this fixture compare to the Superclásico?
While it lacks global media saturation, this clash carries deep historical weight regarding local neighborhood pride and identity.
Which players are associated with this history?
River legends like Ubaldo Fillol faced the opposition during their glory years, cementing the competitive intensity of these fixtures.
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