Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez carries the championship trophy for Lanús after winning the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday against Atlético Mineiro at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay). Nov. 22, 2025. EFE/ Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda
International Desk, Nov 22 (EFE).-
Lanús won the 2025 Copa Sudamericana on Saturday in Asunción after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Atlético Mineiro following a 0-0 draw at Defensores del Chaco Stadium.
The match had a few clear chances.
Carlos Izquierdoz (left) and Lautaro Acosta of Lanús celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday against Atlético Mineiro at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay). Nov. 22, 2025. EFE/ Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda
Mineiro produced the first dangerous play in the 26th minute when a free kick from Bernard hit the post. In the second half, Mineiro kept shooting from distance, while Lanús tried counterattacks through Eduardo Salvio and Marcelino Moreno.
Extra time brought more activity, with chances in both areas. “We stayed focused until the end,” Lanús coach Mauricio Pellegrino said.
Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez presents the championship trophy to Lanús players after winning the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday against Atlético Mineiro at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay). Nov. 22, 2025. EFE/ Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda
Goalkeeper Nahuel Losada decided the shootout by stopping three penalties. “I trusted my instincts,” he said.
Lanús converted attempts from Izquierdoz, Marcich, Aquino, Cardozo and Watson. Mineiro missed through Hulk, Biel and Vitor Hugo.
The win gives Lanús its second Sudamericana title after its 2013 victory. EFE
Lanús players celebrate winning the penalty shootout on Saturday in the final of the Copa Sudamericana against Atlético Mineiro at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay). Nov. 22, 2025. EFE/ Mauricio Dueñas Castañeda
