Lanús x Atlético-MG: where to watch, lineups and predictions for the Copa Sudamericana Final By Thiago Lemos
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Lanús and Atlético-MG decide the Copa Sul-Americana 2025 title this Saturday (22) at 5pm (Brasília time). The single match takes place on Estádio Defensores del Chaco, on Assunção, on Paraguai. The winner lifts the trophy and guarantees a direct place in the group stage of Libertadores 2026.
Atlético-MG reaches the final after eliminating Independiente del Valle in the semi-finals with an away draw and a 3-1 victory in Belo Horizonte. Já and Lanús advanced by surpassing Universidad and Chile. As two teams are looking for their second title in the continental competition.
The clash marks the fifth official duel between the clubs. The history favors the Minas Gerais team, which has never lost to its Argentine opponent in four previous games.
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Where to watch the decision
The final will be broadcast on open TV on SBT for all of Brasil. Na TV closed, ESPN shows the full game.
Streaming platforms also show the match. Paramount+ and Disney+ broadcast live to subscribers starting at 5 p.m.
Probable team lineups
Lanús has important absences in defense and midfield. Loaiza remains out due to a serious knee injury, while Felipe Peña is dealing with a shoulder problem.
Armando Méndez is out due to gastrointestinal issues. Ronaldo Dejesús, recovered from a skull fracture, remains as an option on the bench.
Probable Lanús:
- Losada; Perez, Izquierdoz, Canale, Marcich
- Medina, Cardozo, Salvio
- Marcelino Moreno, Carrera and Castillo
Atlético-MG challenges in the final
The Galo also deals with significant roster casualties. Lyanco, Júnior Santos, Cuello and Caio Maia are confirmed out due to injuries.
Alan Franco felt discomfort in his right leg while called up by the Ecuadorian national team. The player undergoes medical re-evaluation this week.
The Jorge Sampaoli coach must scale maximum available strength. The team is betting on the experience of players like Everson and Guilherme Arana.
Probable Atlético-MG:
- Everson; Saravia, Júnior Alonso, Vitor Hugo
- Scarpa, Alexsander, Igor Gomes, Bernard, Guilherme Arana
- Dudu and Rony
Favorable history for Galo
The clubs last faced each other at the 2014 Recopa Sul-Americana. On that first occasion, Atlético-MG won 4-3 in extra time and won the title.
In four official games, Lanús never beat their Brazilian opponent. The record includes two Minas Gerais victories and two draws.
Path to continental decision
Lanús maintained regularity throughout the competition. The Argentine team has lost just one of the last five games across all competitions.
The Atlético-MG showed a recent drop in performance in the Brasileirão. Mesmo thus, the performance in the knockout stages of the Sul-Americana accredits the team as a slight favorite.
The final pits different styles of play face to face. The Lanús prioritizes possession of the ball, while the Galo focuses on quick transitions and counterattacks.