Argentina Juvenile League: Platense hosts Deportivo Riestra while Independiente loses to River

Platense's youth teams will compete on Saturday, 11 July, in the 18th round of the 2026 Argentine Juvenile Professional League. All eight age divisions – from the 4th to the 9th – will face Deportivo Riestra at the club's facilities, with detailed line‑ups announced for each squad.

In a separate fixture, Independiente's juveniles played River in the 17th round. River's older groups secured a 3‑1 victory, while the younger sides saw River dominate early before Independiente rallied to win 1‑0 in the eighth‑grade match. The ninth‑grade match ended in a 2‑0 win for River. Match reports note key moments, goal scorers and the overall intensity of the contests.