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Lanús Reaches Sudamericana Final With 1-0 Win Over Universidad de Chile

The second leg unfolded under strict security measures following recent fan violence.

Overview

  • Rodrigo Castillo scored in the 62nd minute to seal a 3-2 aggregate after the first leg ended 2-2 in Santiago.
  • The striker was decisive across the tie, delivering all three of Lanús’s goals over the two matches.
  • VAR disallowed one goal for each team, and the winning move stood despite U de Chile protests over a prior handball.
  • Lanús will meet Atlético Mineiro in Asunción on 22 November for the title, with a 2026 Copa Libertadores group spot at stake.
  • Authorities barred visiting supporters and deployed a major police escort for the Chilean delegation, the match closed with a melee that brought a red card for Matías Zaldivia, and U de Chile lacked Lucas Assadi due to a hamstring injury.