Lanús hosts Mirassol this Tuesday night at Estadio Ciudad of Lanús, in Buenos Aires, for the sixth and final round of the group stage of Conmebol Libertadores 2026. The confrontation defines the future of the Argentine team in the main competition on the continent. The Brazilian team enters the field with qualification for the round of 16 already guaranteed. The match starts at 7pm at Brasília time.
Coaches Mauricio Pellegrino and Rafael Guanaes confirmed the official lineups hours before kickoff. The duel presents two distinct tactical proposals, directly influenced by each club’s score in Grupo G. The home team absolutely needs to win to avoid early elimination. The visitors are looking to end the first phase with a solid performance away from home.
Situação of the teams in the Grupo G of the continental competition
The Grupo G scenario places the two associations at opposite ends of the leaderboard. Mirassol accumulated 12 points in the previous five rounds and secured the lead in the group in advance. The consistent campaign built by coach Rafael Guanaes allows the São Paulo team to act without the pressure of an immediate result. The squad traveled to Argentina with the aim of maintaining the competitive pace before the start of the knockout stages.
Do On the other hand, Lanús is experiencing a moment of extreme tension in front of its fans. The team only has six points and occupies a delicate position in the fight for a place in the next phase. Conmebol Libertadores regulations require the Argentines to win all three points tonight. A draw or defeat will result in mathematical elimination from the tournament.
Além to do his own part on the pitch, the team led by Mauricio Pellegrino depends on stumbles from direct opponents in the bracket. The combination of results turns the final round into a test of psychological endurance for local players. The coaching staff worked on the mental aspect of the group during the week of training. The main objective is to avoid nervousness in the opening minutes of the match.
Formação tactics and official Lanús lineup
Mauricio Pellegrino structured Lanús in a 4-2-3-1 tactical system to try to break through the Brazilian defensive block. The Argentine coach is betting on the experience of athletes trained in South American football to withstand the demands of the confrontation. The goal will be defended by Nahuel Losada. The line of four defenders has Tomás Guidara on the right flank and Sasha Marcich on the left.
The core defense features the leadership of captain Carlos Izquierdoz alongside José María Canale. The duo is responsible for containing the opponent’s counterattacks at speed. The midfield sector has Agustín Cardozo and Felipe Peña Biafore as defensive midfielders for ball containment and release. The play setup passes through the feet of Ramiro Carrera and Eduardo Salvio.
The attack has Walter Bou as a centralized reference in the area. The formation prioritizes aggressive marking in the offensive field to force errors in the opponent’s ball. The wingers were instructed to play wide to expand São Paulo’s defensive line. The full lineup confirmed by the Argentine football department features the following names:
- Nahuel Losada
- Tomás Guidara
- Carlos Izquierdoz
- José María Canale
- Sasha Marcich
- Agustín Cardozo
- Felipe Peña Biafore
- Ramiro Carrera
- Eduardo Salvio
- Walter Bou
The commander did not report last-minute absences due to medical problems or automatic suspensions. The starting group warmed up on the main lawn without changes to the planned structure. The presence of Eduardo Salvio adds dribbling ability and mid-range finishing to the team’s offensive repertoire.
Estratégia of Mirassol and starting lineup confirmed
Rafael Guanaes chose to maintain Mirassol’s starting base even with a place in the round of 16 secured. The coach designed the team in a 4-1-4-1 formation to populate the midfield and control the pace of the match. Walter takes over as starting goalkeeper tonight. The defensive line features Daniel Borges and Reinaldo on the flanks, with Willian Machado and João Victor forming the center back duo.
Protection at the front of the area is the responsibility of José Aldo, who acts as the only defensive midfielder in the formation. The second line of midfielders features Carlos Eduardo, Shaylon and Alesson. The quartet’s mission is to make a quick transition between defense and attack. Edson Carioca acts isolated in the offensive command as the main escape valve for long throws.
The Brazilian technical committee studied the spaces left by the opponent in the previous rounds. The strategy involves attracting initial pressure from the home team and exploring the side corridors at speed. The eleven players chosen to start the confrontation in Buenos Aires are:
- Walter
- Daniel Borges
- Willian Machado
- João Victor
- Reinaldo
- José Aldo
- Carlos Eduardo
- Shaylon
- Alesson
- Edson Carioca
The maintenance of the starters demonstrates the São Paulo club’s intention to seek victory away from home. The board understands that a positive result at Argentina consolidates the international respect gained throughout the group stage. The squad carried out lawn recognition activities on the eve of the duel.
Arbitragem, match location and broadcast details
Confederação Sul-Americana of Futebol designated the Paraguayan Carlos P. Benitez as the main referee of the match. The professional records an average of 5.38 yellow cards applied per game in his recent performances. The expulsion rate shows 0.46 red cards per confrontation. The statistics indicate a rigorous profile in the disciplinary control of teams within the