Independiente meets Newell's Old Boys in unbeaten Clausura showdown

Independiente will host Newell's Old Boys on Thursday, 30 February, at 21:15 Brasília time in the Estadio Libertadores de América – Ricardo Enrique Bochini in Avellaneda for the second round of the Argentine Torneo Clausura. Both clubs entered the match unbeaten: Independiente opened the Clausura with a 2‑0 win over Estudiantes, featuring goals from Gabriel Ávalos and Santiago Montiel, while Newell's began with a 1‑0 victory over Talleres thanks to a penalty scored by Matías Cóccaro.

Independiente also welcomed the return of midfielder Maximiliano Meza after a seven‑year absence, and the team is coached by Gustavo Quinteros, who has guided the side to three wins in its last five games. The match will not be broadcast live in Brazil. The encounter is viewed as an early test for the two clubs as they aim to stay among the league leaders.