⚠️ Dream over, Atlético-MG fall to Lanús in Copa Sul-Americana final | OneFootball

At the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Paraguay, Lanús defeated Atlético-MG on penalties by 5 x 4, after a 0 x 0 draw in regular time and extra time, and won the title of the Copa Conmebol Sudamericana 2025.

🔙 Pre-game

Before the game started, planes flew over the Defensores del Chaco stadium.

And the players entered the field with the number 0 on their backs to symbolize how the fight against racism in football should be.

⚽ With the ball rolling

Due to the natural nervousness of a final and also the strong sun in Asunción, the first half was technically weak.

The Argentine team's goalkeeper made a great save at 21 minutes, and Bernard hit the post from a free kick five minutes later.

Aside from that, there was a lot of effort from the players but little inspiration and creativity from the offensive sectors.

In the second half, with the relentless sun giving way to the generous shade that took over the field, Galo began to control more possession, with Lanús closed and waiting for a counterattack.

Unable to penetrate the firm Argentine defense, Atlético-MG attempted shots from outside the area, but Losada was alert.

🫣 Extra time

Galo started better and had a chance to score at 100 minutes, but Biel headed straight at goalkeeper Losada. 

In the second half of extra time, Biel (111') received the ball in the area but shot straight at the goalkeeper.

🥅 Penalties

Atlético-MG: Gustavo Scarpa, Igor Gomes, Everson, Alexsander converted; Hulk, Biel, and Vitor Hugo missed.

Lanús: Izquierdoz, Marcich, Aquino, Cardozo, Watson scored; Walter Bou and Lautaro Acosta missed.

🚦 What's next

After being champions in 2013, against Ponte Preta, Lanús wins the Copa Conmebol for the second time.

With the title, the Argentine team qualifies for the Libertadores - a tournament in which they were runners-up in 2017, against Grêmio. 

Champion of the Copa Conmebol 1992 and the Libertadores 2013, Atlético-MG suffers its second consecutive continental runner-up finish. In 2024, they lost the Libertadores final to Botafogo.

Galo returns to the field next Tuesday (25), when they host Flamengo at Arena MRV, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

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