Lanús x Flamengo: where to watch live, time and lineups in the Recopa final

The Flamengo enters the field this Thursday, February 19, 2026, to begin the dispute for the second championship of the Recopa Sul-Americana against the Lanús, in the Argentina. The first leg will take place at Estádio La Fortaleza, in the metropolitan region of

This confrontation brings together the current holders of the continent’s main glories, putting the champion of Copa Libertadores and the winner of last season’s Copa Sul-Americana face to face. The red and black team from Rio seeks to repeat the feat of 2020, when they lifted the trophy in this competition, while the Argentine team tries to achieve an unprecedented achievement for its gallery of international trophies.

The teams’ preparation for this continental duel was marked by different trajectories in the last weeks of the national competition. The Brazilian club managed to stabilize its performance after a troubled start to the year, arriving at the clash with a positive sequence of three consecutive victories.

• Flamengo won Libertadores after beating Palmeiras in the 2025 grand final.
• Lanús secured its spot by overcoming Atlético-MG in the Copa Sul-Americana decision.
• The Argentine team maintained the starting lineup that won the continental title last year.
• Coach Filipe Luís is looking for his first international title leading the Flamengo professional team.

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Total focus on the search for the second continental championship

Coach Filipe Luís faces the challenge of maintaining the team’s tactical evolution in an environment of strong external pressure and South American tradition. Após overcome fluctuations in the state championship and the loss of Supercopa from Brasil, the squad traveled to Argentina with the aim of building a safe advantage for the return game in Maracanã.

The red and black delegation is betting on maintaining its main technical pillars to dominate actions in midfield and neutralize the home team’s speed. The strategy relies directly on the experience of players who have already experienced continental finals, seeking to control the pace of the match from the opening minutes in the opponent’s stadium.

Tactical structure and absences confirmed in Lanús

Mauricio Pellegrino, commander of the Argentine team, deals with important problems in setting up his offensive sector for this first meeting. Center forward Rodrigo Castillo is officially out of the match due to edema in his left thigh, which requires the use of Walter Bou as a reference in the attack.

In addition to the confirmed absence in attacking command, midfielder Marcelino Moreno is treated as a technical doubt until the moments before the official announcement of the lineup. Caso the player is not in ideal physical condition due to foot pain, Franco Watson must assume the role of creating plays in the central sector.

Filipe Luís options to mount the Brazilian attack

Flamengo also has important gaps in its squad, especially in the offensive sector and in the midfield, requiring specific adaptations. The forward

To make up for this absence, the coach is studying three different possibilities that significantly alter the Rio team’s game dynamics. Luiz Araújo and Carrascal appear as options to maintain speed on the flanks, while the entry of

• Rossi remains the absolute starting goalkeeper and a reliable piece in the defensive system.
• The defense must be composed of Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, maintaining the chemistry of the previous season.
• Alex Sandro takes over on the left flank with the mission of containing the advances of the Argentine wingers.
• Arrascaeta is mainly responsible for the offensive transition and provision of center forward Pedro.

Official broadcast and Venezuelan arbitration details

Fans who wish to follow the first leg of the Recopa Sul-Americana will have access options through pay television and streaming platforms. Broadcast throughout the Brazilian territory will be carried out via ESPN channels, in addition to simultaneous availability on the Disney+ service, guaranteeing complete coverage of the event.

The refereeing of the match will be the responsibility of a Venezuelan trio, led by Alexis Herrera, an experienced referee in Conmebol competitions. Ele will have the assistance of Jorge Urrego and

Recent retrospect and atmosphere at the La Fortress stadium

Lanús is experiencing a moment of technical instability, accumulating a sequence of three matches without victories in local competitions in their country. Apesar In this scenario, the club openly prioritizes winning Recopa, understanding that the title can provide the necessary impetus for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Historically, the stadium known as La Fortaleza tends to be a hostile field for Brazilian visitors due to the proximity of the stands and the constant pressure from the local fans. Flamengo will need to demonstrate psychological maturity to not be influenced by the external climate and maintain its rigorous tactical game plan.

Probable lineups for the start of the clash

The probable team of Lanús must have Losada defending the goal, protected by a defensive line formed by Guidara, Izquierdoz, Canale and Marcich. In the midfield sector, the tendency is for Medina, Agustín Cardozo and Salvio to work in containment and support, while Marcelino Moreno or Watson assist Carrera and

On the Flamengo side, the team must go to the field with Rossi in goal; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro on the defensive line. The midfield tends to be played with Pulgar, Paquetá and Arrascaeta, leaving the offensive sector under the responsibility of Carrascal or Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha and the top scorer