Atlético-MG lose on penalties to Lanús, finish Sul-Americana runners-up | OneFootball

Atlético-MG suffered the runner-up position in the Copa Sudamericana of 2025. On Saturday night, Galo lost to Lanús-ARG 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in 120 minutes. The Argentine team, in turn, became the two-time champion of the continental tournament.

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Lanús won its second Copa Sudamericana title. Along with the much-desired trophy, the Argentine team also took home a prize of 6.5 million dollars (about R$ 36 million at the current exchange rate) and secured a direct spot in the group stage of the next season's Conmebol Libertadores.

Lanús will also compete in the final of the Recopa Sudamericana next year. Coach Maurício Pellegrino's team awaits the definition of the opponent, which will come from the Libertadores decision between Flamengo and Palmeiras. The match is scheduled for November 29.

On the other hand, Atlético-MG missed the opportunity to complete its international trophy gallery and the chance to win an unprecedented title. Galo finished as runner-up and, as a prize, received 2 million dollars (about R$ 11.3 million).

📋 Match Summary

🔴⚪ LANÚS-ARG 0 (5) x (4) 0 ATLÉTICO-MG ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa Sudamericana Final 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Defensores del Chaco, in Asunción, Paraguay 📅 Date: November 22, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 5 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Izquierdoz (Lanús); Hulk and Alan Franco (Atlético-MG) 🟥 Red Cards: None

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PENALTIES

🔴⚪ LANÚS-ARG

Losada; Pérez (Armando Méndez), Izquierdoz, Canale, and Marcich; Medina (Lautaro Acosta) and Cardozo; Salvio (Franco Watson), Marcelino Moreno (Ruan Ramírez), and Ramiro Carrera (Dylan Aquino); Rodrigo Castillo (Walter Bou). Coach: Maurício Pellegrino

⚫⚪ ATLÉTICO-MG

Everson; Ruan, Vitor Hugo, and Junior Alonso; Arana (Caio Paulista), Alan Franco (Alexsander), Igor Gomes, and Bernard (Gustavo Scarpa); Rony (Saravia), Dudu (Biel), and Hulk. Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

How the Game Went

The first shot of the game came at 13 minutes, from Lanús. Ruan made a mistake in the play and lost the ball to the Argentine team's attack. The ball reached Ramiro Carrera, who shot from the edge of the area for an easy save by goalkeeper Everson. At 17 minutes, Atlético-MG applied pressure with a series of crosses. In one of the rebounds, Alan Franco shot from outside the area, narrowly missing the crossbar, exciting Galo's fans.

At 20 minutes, Atlético-MG had a good chance. Junior Alonso launched Dudu, who appeared on the left side and crossed low to Arana. The first shot from the full-back was blocked, but he got the rebound and shot point-blank, forcing goalkeeper Losada to make a great save. However, the offside was called after the play ended. At 26 minutes, Galo hit the post and almost opened the scoring with a placed free-kick from Bernard.

At 13 minutes, Igor Gomes received on the left side, cut to the middle, and shot placed, but Losada made a good save and parried it away. At 21 minutes, Junior Alonso also tried from outside the area but sent it over the goal. At 44 minutes, Lanús had one of the few shots in the game, but Castillo hit the side netting.

EXTRA TIME

At seven minutes, Atlético-MG had a good chance to open the scoring. Biel passed to Caio Paulista, who entered the penalty area and shot at the goal but sent it wide. At 11 minutes, Scarpa crossed, Biel appeared alone, and headed towards the goal, but Losada saved.

Five minutes into the final period of extra time, Atlético-MG had the best chance of the game. Igor Gomes launched Hulk in depth, and the number 7 served Biel, who was one-on-one with Losada. The forward shot at the goal, but Losada came out and made a great save to prevent Galo's goal. Watson scored for Lanús, and Victor Hugo missed, giving the title to the Argentine team.

PENALTIES

Both teams started the shootout by missing their respective kicks. Everson saved Walter Bou's shot, while Hulk's was stopped by Losada. Izquierdoz then scored for Lanús, and Scarpa equalized for Atlético-MG. Marchich scored for the Argentine team, and Igor Gomes equalized again.

Aquino scored for Lanús, while Losada saved Biel's shot. Acosta had the championship-winning ball at his feet but sent it over. Everson scored to equalize. In the alternates, Cardozo converted for the Argentine team, while Alexsander equalized again.

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