Banco de Costa Rica and Mastercard announced on April 20 that they brought Uruguayan football legend Diego Forlán to the country for an exclusive appearance. The event took place on Saturday, April 18 at Mall Oxígeno, offering attendees a free afternoon of football-themed activities, games, and the chance to meet Forlán.
The visit marked the conclusion of the promotion “Te hacemos la asistencia a la final de la UEFA Champions League 2026,” which ran from December 2025 through March 2026. During this period, customers who made purchases with their Banco de Costa Rica Mastercard cards were entered into a drawing. Two winners were selected to receive an all-inclusive double package to attend the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest’s Puskas Arena.
In addition to the grand prize trip, fifty official UEFA Champions League items were awarded monthly throughout the promotion. Attendees at the Mall Oxígeno event also had opportunities to win autographed memorabilia and take photos with Forlán.
Julio César Trejos Delgado, General Manager of Banco de Costa Rica, said: “En el BCR, nos enorgullece que este sea el tercer año consecutivo en el que, junto a Mastercard, traemos al país a una figura deportiva de renombre mundial, ofreciendo a nuestros clientes experiencias únicas y diferenciadas a través del uso de nuestros medios de pago, los cuales son seguros, ágiles y brindan múltiples beneficios.”
Kattia Montero, Country Manager of Mastercard for Costa Rica and Nicaragua said: “Mastercard, Patrocinador Oficial de la UEFA Champions League, trabaja para acercar a los aficionados al corazón del deporte. Conectar a los tarjetahabientes con momentos únicos es la esencia de nuestra marca. Por eso, nos entusiasma trabajar junto al Banco de Costa Rica para crear experiencias tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha que permitan a los fanáticos vivir su pasión por el fútbol y acercarse a sus ídolos y equipos favoritos. Nuestro propósito es convertir las compras cotidianas en experiencias únicas en la vida que perduren para siempre.”
Banco de Costa Rica encouraged its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders to stay alert for upcoming promotions aimed at providing more memorable experiences.
