Overview
- Kickoff is at 17:00 Brasília time at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay.
- Atlético‑MG coach Jorge Sampaoli said the decider "will be decided in the details" and has installed a three‑centre‑back setup with fluid attackers.
- Midfielder Alan Franco remains a doubt, with match‑day tests to determine his availability.
- Hulk is still the Brazilian side's leading figure but is expected to start on the bench.
- Mauricio Pellegrino's Lanús, blending academy talent with veterans such as Eduardo Salvio, seeks a second title 12 years after its first after ousting Vasco and Fluminense in this campaign.