2025 Copa Sudamericana Finalists Announced

Atlético Mineiro and Lanús will define their paths to the 2025 Copa Sudamericana Finals after drawing their respective semifinal matches. Each team will host the second leg of the semifinals this week.

Match Highlights

Atlético Mineiro vs. Independiente del Valle

• First Leg Result: 1-1
• Location: Estadio Banco Guayaquil, Quito
• Key Moment: Dudu scored the equalizer in stoppage time.

Atlético Mineiro’s coach, Jorge Sampaoli, praised the team’s resilience, especially at the high altitude of Quito. His team seeks to win the Sudamericana for the first time, after previously failing to reach the semifinals.

Lanús vs. Universidad de Chile

• First Leg Result: 2-2
• Location: Estadio Nacional, Santiago
• Key Moment: Charles Aránguiz equalized with a penalty kick in injury time.

Despite leading 2-0 at halftime, Lanús allowed Universidad de Chile to come back and tie the match. Lanús aims to return to its winning glory after securing the trophy in 2013.

Upcoming Matches

• Atlético Mineiro will play the second leg on Tuesday at Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte.
• Universidad de Chile will visit Lanús on Thursday at Estadio Ciudad de Lanús.

Both second legs are pivotal, as the winners will advance to the finals set for November 22 in Asunción. This championship not only holds prestige but also qualifies the winner for the 2026 Copa Libertadores and the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana.

Team Profiles

Atlético Mineiro

• Current Position: 13th in Brazilian Championship.
• Aim: Win the Copa Sudamericana to salvage their season.

Lanús

• Last Sudamericana Victory: 2013.
• Expectation: Secure another final appearance at home.

The semifinal matches offer both teams a chance for redemption and glory. As excitement builds, fans eagerly await to see who will emerge as the finalists in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana.