Lanús hosts Mirassol this Tuesday night at Estadio Ciudad of Lanús for the sixth and final round of the Conmebol Libertadores 2026 group stage. The Argentine team needs victory to try to advance. Mirassol has already secured a place in the round of 16.
The two teams confirmed the formations that will take to the field. Coach Mauricio Pellegrino set up Lanús in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Já Rafael Guanaes opted for 4-1-4-1 with Mirassol.
Escalação from Lanús has experience as a central defender
Lanús enters the field with Nahuel Losada in goal. The defense has Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz as captain, José María Canale and Sasha Marcich. Agustín Cardozo and Felipe Peña Biafore form the steering wheel duo.
In the offensive sector, Ramiro Carrera, Eduardo Salvio and another midfielder support Walter Bou as a center forward. The formation prioritizes strong marking in the middle and speed on the sides.
The Argentine team is going through a delicate moment in the competition. With six points, it depends on a positive result and mistakes from rivals to dream of qualifying.
- Nahuel Losada
- Tomás Guidara
- Carlos Izquierdoz (captain)
- José María Canale
- Sasha Marcich
- Agustín Cardozo
- Felipe Peña Biafore
- Ramiro Carrera
- Eduardo Salvio
- Walter Bou
The list above shows the eleven confirmed holders of Lanús. Pellegrino reported no absences due to injury or suspension for this match.
Mirassol travels with the base team and has a good campaign
Mirassol reaches Buenos Aires with 12 points and already classified. Rafael Guanaes maintained the base that has been working in Libertadores. Walter is the goalkeeper. The defensive line has Daniel Borges, Willian Machado, João Victor and Reinaldo.
In the middle, José Aldo acts further back. Carlos Eduardo, Shaylon, Alesson and another attacker make up the offensive quartet. Edson Carioca appears as a reference in the attacking command in the 4-1-4-1 formation.
Leão Caipira showed consistency away from home in the group stage. The Brazilian team seeks to end the first phase with a good result to maintain the momentum.
- Walter
- Daniel Borges
- Willian Machado
- João Victor
- Reinaldo
- José Aldo
- Carlos Eduardo
- Shaylon
- Alesson
- Edson Carioca
Esses are the starting players of Mirassol. Coach Guanaes has a practically complete squad for the clash.
Paraguayan Árbitro commands the game at Lanús’s stadium
Carlos P. Benitez of Paraguai is the main referee of the match. Ele averages 5.38 yellow cards and 0.46 red cards per game. The confrontation takes place at Estadio Ciudad from Lanús, at Buenos Aires.
The teams face each other at a different time. Enquanto and Lanús play with pressure for results, Mirassol acts more calmly as they have already secured their place.
Mauricio Pellegrino has been in charge of Lanús since the start of the season. The Argentine coach seeks high intensity to overcome the Brazilian opponent.
Rafael Guanaes, in turn, set up Mirassol with quick transitions and good defensive organization. The São Paulo team surprised at Libertadores with important victories.
Histórico and importance of the duel for Libertadores
Lanús and Mirassol face each other for the first time in Libertadores history. The game is worth points in the Grupo G table. Mirassol leads the group easily. Lanús is fighting against relegation in the group.
The stadium should receive good attendance. Torcedores of Lanús hopes to push the team towards victory. Mirassol relies on the technical quality of players like Shaylon and Reinaldo to control the pace.
The lineups show two different proposals. Lanús bets on experienced names like Izquierdoz and Salvio. Mirassol prefers youth and speed in attack.
Pellegrino should charge a high markup from the start. Guanaes guides the team to explore spaces at speed on counterattacks.
The result defines Lanús’s fate in the continental competition. Mirassol, already classified, can use the match to rotate the squad and test tactical variations.
Detalhes finals before the ball rolls
Both teams trained there in recent days. Estadio Ciudad’s Lanús pitch presents good conditions for quick play. The temperature in Buenos Aires should be mild overnight.
Lanús needs to win and hope for parallel results. Mirassol enters the field to maintain their unbeaten record or at least their good performance as a visitor.
Conmebol confirms transmission by Paramount+ to Brasil. The game starts at 7pm on Brasília.