Independiente Rivadavia

Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia (mostly known simply as Independiente Rivadavia) is a football club from Mendoza, Argentina. The team currently plays in the Argentine Primera División, the first major league in the Argentine Football league system.

Independiente Rivadavia played in the Argentine Primera in 1968, 1973, 1977, 1979–80 and 1982, when the team reached the quarter-finals of the National Championship. That year Independiente was eliminated in the play-offs by the team that would later reach the Championship, Ferro Carril Oeste.

Independiente Rivadavia, commonly referred to as "La Lepra," is a professional soccer club based in Mendoza, Argentina. Founded on March 1, 1913, the team has a rich history and a passionate fan base. The club's colors are blue and white, which are proudly displayed in their home matches at the Estadio Bautista Gargantini, a venue that can accommodate around 20,000 spectators.

Independiente Rivadavia has experienced various successes throughout its history, competing in different divisions of Argentine football, including the Primera Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine league system. The team is known for its strong local identity and has a fierce rivalry with other Mendoza-based clubs, particularly Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza.

The club's nickname, "La Lepra," is derived from its historical association with the leprosy hospital in the area, and it reflects the team's resilience and fighting spirit on the pitch. Over the years, Independiente Rivadavia has produced and nurtured talented players who have gone on to make their mark in Argentine football and beyond.

With a commitment to developing young talent and a strong community presence, Independiente Rivadavia continues to be a significant part of Mendoza's sporting culture, striving for success and aiming to return to the top tiers of Argentine soccer.