⚠️ Dream over, Atlético-MG lose to Lanús in the 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 claimed the title of the 2025 Copa Conmebol Sudamericana.

🔙 Pre-match

Before the ball rolled, planes flew over the Defensores del Chaco stadium.

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

⚽ With the ball rolling

Mainly due to the natural nerves of a final and also the strong sun in Asunción, the first half was technically very weak.

The Argentine team's goalkeeper made a great save in the 21st minute, and Bernard hit the post with a free kick five minutes later.

Other than 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 covered the pitch, Galo began to control more possession, with Lanús sitting back and waiting for a counterattack.

Unable to break through the solid Argentine defense, Atlético-MG tried shots from outside the box, 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 box 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 crowned champions in 2013, over 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 1992 Copa Conmebol and the 2013 Libertadores, 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 (25th), when they host Flamengo at Arena MRV, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

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