In a match at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Lanús drew 2-2 with Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana semifinals. The Argentine side took the lead with a brace from Rodrigo Castillo, but the Chileans equalized through Lucas Di Yorio and a penalty from Charles Aránguiz. The game was played behind closed doors due to prior incidents, and Lanús' delegation faced an attack upon arrival at the stadium.
The match, the first leg of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana semifinals, took place on October 23 at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile, without spectators due to sanctions from August disturbances between U. de Chile fans and Independiente.
Prior to kickoff, a group of local fans stoned the bus carrying Lanús' delegation, breaking windows but causing no injuries. Additionally, Argentina's Ministry of Security indefinitely banned over 80 Chilean supporters from entering stadiums in the country for their involvement in those prior incidents.
On the pitch, Lanús controlled the first half: Rodrigo Castillo scored the opener at the 24th minute with a precise shot after high pressing, and added a second at the 28th with a header assisted by Eduardo Salvio, leading 2-0 at halftime. U. de Chile, with 75% possession in that period, created chances but failed to score.
In the second half, the hosts fought back. At the 61st minute (16' ST), Lucas Di Yorio pulled one back from a rebound after a corner. Lanús held firm, with key saves by Gabriel Castellón on headers from Castillo and shots from Ramiro Carrera. However, in the 98th minute (53' ST), a penalty for a handball by Agustín Cardozo was converted by Charles Aránguiz for the 2-2 final score.
Final stats highlight Chilean dominance: 68% possession, 22 shots on target to Lanús' 7, and 595 accurate passes versus 151. Lanús received six yellow cards, against one for U. de Chile. The return leg is on October 30 at 7:00 PM at Lanús' Estadio Néstor Díaz Pérez, where the Argentine team will decide the series at home.
Lanús arrives unbeaten in eight continental and domestic matches, after eliminating Fluminense. U. de Chile, fourth in their league, faces internal tensions with coach Gustavo Álvarez.
