The consecration of Lanus as champion of the South American Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against Atlético Mineiro It sparked celebrations in the south of Buenos Aires and in the media. Among the most notable celebrations was that of Luis Venturawho shared his joy through social networks after the consecration of the Garnet.
In the midst of the preparation of the Martín Fierro Latino, which will reward the work of figures from all over Latin America and more than 40 Argentine representatives and programs from Chile, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the United States, the journalist shared his excitement with his 247 thousand followers on Instagram by sharing a photo in which he was seen posing with the maroon shirt, reaffirming his historic bond with the club.
“Grana Champions, damn…”, wrote the communicator in the description of his emotional post. In the old image, Ventura smiled at the camera while hugging a Boxer breed dog, who expressed his affection by licking his face.
Ventura, recognized for his journalistic career, maintains a deep relationship with Lanus dating back to his childhood. During his childhood, his father, in addition to instilling in him a passion for journalism, took him from a young age to kick the ball in the Lezama Park. That early hobby led him to the club’s children’s divisions, where, at just seven years old, he began a journey that led him to be captain in all youth categories and debut in the first division.
His time in Lanús included moments of prominence, although he also faced obstacles from family and the club itself. In those years, Ventura played in the 5 position, although his family did not want him to play for that club. Even so, Luis continued to rise in the club, being elected captain in all categories. Furthermore, in 1979 he was called up by Toto Lorenzo in the middle of the Copa Libertadores to join the squad, while Boca Juniors was closely following several players from promotion.
For that reason, this Saturday, Ventura celebrated the maroon victory against the Brazilians with euphoria. The development of the match showed a favorable first half for Atlético Mineiro, but the complement and the extension shared the dominance between both teams. The penalty shootout became inevitable, and there emerged the figure of Nahuel LosadaLanús goalkeeper, who was decisive in stopping three executions, including the final shot of Vitor Hugo that sealed the victory. Lautaro Acostathe team’s leader, had the opportunity to define the series earlier, but missed his penalty, which prolonged the tension until Losada’s decisive intervention.
In the penalty shootout, Lanús converted five of his seven shots, with goals from Carlos Izquierdoz, Sasha Marcich, Dylan Aquino, Agustín Cardozo and Franco Watson. On the Atlético Mineiro side, only four players managed to score, while hulk, Gabriel Teixeira and Vitor Hugo saw their shots stopped by Losada. The victory gave Lanús its second title in the Copa Sudamericana, adding to the one obtained in 2013.
The consecration not only meant a new trophy for the club’s showcases, but also ensured direct qualification to the Copa Libertadores 2026 and a financial prize of USD 9,845 millionwhile Atlético Mineiro received USD 5.73 million. In addition, Lanús’ victory freed up a place in the Annual Table of Argentine soccer, allowing Central Barracks access the Sudamericana 2026.
With this achievement, Lanus adds his eighth star and expands a record that reflects decades of growth and achievements in Argentine and South American football. Now, the Argentine team will seek to continue the joys because on Wednesday they will face Tigre at home in The Fortress from 9:30 p.m. in the last match of the round of 16 of the Clausura Tournament. Leandro Rey Hilfer will be the referee and Fabrizio Llobet will be in charge of the VAR.
