Independiente vs. Newell's: Where to watch and channel details

Independiente and Newell's Old Boys are set to clash in a highly anticipated match on Thursday as part of the second round of the Clausura 2026 tournament's Group A. The game, held at the Estadio Libertadores de América Ricardo Enrique Bochini, kicks off at 9:15 p.m. Argentine time and will be officiated by Pablo Echavarría, with live television coverage provided by ESPN Premium.

Both teams began their tournament campaigns with wins. Independiente secured a 2-0 victory against Estudiantes de La Plata, with goals from Gabriel Ávalos and Santiago Montiel. Newell's achieved a narrower win, defeating Talleres de Córdoba 1-0 via a penalty scored by Matías Cóccaro at their home stadium in Rosario.

For Independiente, coach Gustavo Quinteros is expected to make minimal changes, with Santiago Arias potentially returning to the starting lineup in place of Leonardo Godoy. Newell's coach Frank Darío Kudelka, however, must make two forced substitutions due to injuries: Jerónimo Gómez Mattar and Martín Ortega will be replaced by David Sotelo and Franco Escobar, respectively.

Fans can watch the match live on ESPN Premium, and streaming is available through Flow, Telecentro Play, and DGO for those with active subscriptions to the "Pack Fútbol." Comprehensive live updates, including statistics, will be provided on canchallena.com.