The highly anticipated match between Lanús and Flamengo is set to take place this Thursday at 21:30 local time at the Ciudad de Lanús - Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium. Venezuelan referee Alexis Herrera will officiate the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPN, and available for streaming on Disney+ Premium. Fans can also follow real-time updates on canchallena.com. A return leg is scheduled for February 26 at Maracanã Stadium, where both teams will compete for the continental title in front of a likely packed audience.

Lanús qualified for this prestigious competition by winning the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, a tournament in which they triumphed over Atlético Mineiro in a tense final that concluded in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time, held at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Paraguay. Their victory marked a significant achievement for the club, positioning them against Flamengo, who is equally strong in their own right, having secured the Copa Libertadores title.

The matchup between these two teams is not just a battle for continental supremacy, but also an opportunity for both clubs to showcase their skills on an international level. As they gear up for the first leg, both Lanús and Flamengo will be seeking to establish a strong advantage going into the return leg, making this an exciting encounter for fans of South American football and a significant event on the sporting calendar.