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Atlético-MG Faces Lanús in Sudamericana Final in Asunción Today

The winner secures $6.5 million and entry to the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

Overview

  • Kickoff is at 17:00 (Brasília) at Defensores del Chaco, with SBT, ESPN, Disney+, and Paramount+ broadcasting, and extra time then penalties if required.
  • Atlético-MG contests its first Sudamericana final as Lanús seeks a second title after winning in 2013.
  • Midfielder Patrick is ruled out with a right thigh injury and Alan Franco remains a doubt with a hip muscle issue pending exams, raising the prospect of midfield changes.
  • Coach Jorge Sampaoli stresses a detail-driven plan featuring three center-backs, with Hulk potentially starting on the bench.
  • Chilean referee Piero Maza will officiate, assisted by Miguel Rocha and Alejandro Molina.