The 2025 Copa Sudamericana final is finally here, and Paraguay is set to welcome thousands of Argentine and Brazilian supporters who have been counting down the days. On Saturday, November 22, Lanús and Atlético Mineiro will meet in a showdown that promises far more than a continental trophy.
This decisive stage arrives wrapped in excitement, tension, and a history that brings both clubs face to face once again.

A Previous Encounter That Still Echoes

While this will be their first meeting in a Sudamericana final, it is not the first time the Granate and the Galo collide on the international stage. Their paths crossed back in 2014, when they contested the Recopa Sudamericana — a battle that pitted the reigning Copa Libertadores champions, Atlético Mineiro, against the Sudamericana holders, Lanús.

That edition featured iconic names, including Ronaldinho, and showcased the Brazilian side’s hierarchy. Atlético Mineiro won both legs and lifted the trophy. Lanús competed, fought, and pushed, but could not overturn the Galo’s superiority at the time.
Now, a decade later, the story offers a new chapter — a rematch on very different terms.

Parity, Revenge, and Renewed Ambitions

In 2025, both teams arrive with balanced squads and a level of performance that fuels belief on each side. For Lanús, winning the title would mark their third international trophy. For Atlético Mineiro, it would be an ideal opportunity to reaffirm their influence beyond Brazilian borders.

The road to this final has been anything but simple.
Lanús, winners of Group G, advanced through the knockout phase by eliminating Central Córdoba, Fluminense, and Universidad de Chile.
Atlético Mineiro, second in their group, was forced into a playoff round — knocking out Atlético Bucaramanga on penalties, before eliminating Godoy Cruz, Bolívar, and Independiente del Valle on their way to the final.

A Final Built on History and Unfinished Business

The historical record favors Atlético Mineiro, but this final arrives under a very different context. Lanús sees an opportunity to settle an emotional debt from the Recopa. Atlético Mineiro seeks to strengthen its continental identity in a season defined by resilience and grit.

Everything is set: two clubs with shared history, competitive present, and a continental crown on the line.
The Copa Sudamericana will once again bring Lanús and Atlético Mineiro face to face — and this time, the chapter will be written without predictions, but with the intensity already felt across Paraguay.