Overview
- Kickoff is Friday at 20:00 at Ciudad de Lanús–Néstor Díaz Pérez, with ESPN Premium broadcasting and Pablo Dóvalo officiating.
- Atlético Tucumán must win to stay in contention and then hope Talleres, San Martín de San Juan, Sarmiento and Gimnasia do not win.
- Lanús enter already qualified for the playoffs and targeting rhythm before the continental final after a post-classic dip in domestic form.
- The Decano arrive lifted by a 2-1 win over Godoy Cruz that ended a three-game skid and secured their top-flight status.
- Local outlets published probable lineups and highlighted pre-match tension after forward Leandro Díaz urged the club to sign players who truly want to join.