Lanús defeated Universidad de Chile 1-0 to advance to the final of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. The only goal of the match was scored by forward Rodrigo Castillo in the 16th minute of the second half. This victory allowed Lanús to reach the final of the South American tournament for the third time in their history, having been champions in 2013 and runners-up in 2020. Early in the match, Lanús had a goal disallowed for being offside. There were other dangerous moments in the first half, but the score remained 0-0. In the second half, Universidad de Chile tried to equalize but was unsuccessful. Ultimately, Lanús secured a narrow victory and booked their place in the final.
Quote:
"Una gran jugada individual de Marcelino Moreno terminó en un centro buscapié para el delantero Rodrigo Castillo, libre en el borde del área, quien gambeteó al arquero rival y convirtió".
(Translation: "A great individual play by Marcelino Moreno ended with a low cross to forward Rodrigo Castillo, free on the edge of the area, who dribbled the opposing goalkeeper and scored.")
