Lanús defeated Atlético Mineiro 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana final, played in Asunción, Paraguay. Goalkeeper Nahuel Losada was the star, saving three key penalties. This marks the club's second title in the continental tournament.
The 2025 Copa Sudamericana final took place on November 22 at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay, pitting Lanús against Atlético Mineiro. The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, with an even contest where both teams shared 50% possession. Lanús withstood Brazilian pressure in the second half and a key one-on-one that Losada saved against Biel in extra time.
After 30 minutes of extra time without goals, the decision came down to penalties. Lanús scored five through Carlos Izquierdoz, Sasha Marcich, Dylan Aquino, Agustín Cardozo, and Franco Watson, while missing with Walter Bou and Lautaro Acosta. Atlético Mineiro converted four (Gustavo Scarpa, Igor Gomes, Éverson, and Alexsander), but failed with Hulk, Biel, and Vitor, all saved by Losada. Nahuel Losada, Lanús' goalkeeper, was the standout figure, stopping three penalties and keeping a clean sheet throughout.
This victory brings Lanús an additional US$2 million from Conmebol, raising their total prizes to US$6.5 million, plus qualification for the 2026 Copa Libertadores and the Recopa Sudamericana. It is the Granate's second Copa Sudamericana, following the 2013 edition. The prior head-to-head record between the teams includes two meetings: in 1997 and 2014, with split wins.
