Lanus defeated Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, with a goal from Rodrigo Castillo in the second half. The narrow lead gives them a chance to advance in the tournament. Lanus built a victory that exceeds the result. From the start, they imposed conditions, pressed high and denied space to Flamengo, who barely managed to worry in a few occasions. Mauricio Pellegrino's team took the lead with personality and played the game in the rival's field for long stretches. In the first half, they warned and even scored, but the assistant raised the flag. In the second half, they repeated the scene: Castillo again pushed the ball into the net and again the offside frustrated the celebration. Far from getting disorganized, Lanus maintained the conviction and kept the territorial dominance against an opponent who did not find answers. The reward came at 32 minutes of the second half. Precise center from Sasha Marcich and header from Castillo, which this time was valid. In this way, the “Oso Blanco” reached 13 goals in 32 games with the Granate shirt, the third he scores in 2026. From then on, the Granate team showed its best version: firm in recovery, attentive in the relays and determined to dispute each ball as if it were the last. Pellegrino moved the bench with criteria and the team responded with intensity and concentration. Lanus won by the minimum, but left the feeling of having been superior. In this type of commitment, the coach manages to make his team raise the performance and compete above the usual. The rematch will be played in a week, at the Maracaná, where the Granate will define another continental title. Lanus tries to maintain the lead against a Flamengo that advances lines in search of the tie in the decisive stretch. Rodrigo Castillo leaves the field among applause and enters Walter Bou. Also, Marcelino Moreno leaves and enters Franco Watson. Pellegrino renews energies to maintain the lead in the closing. The local team corners Flamengo, who does not find a reaction after Rodrigo Castillo's goal. Mauricio Pellegrino moves the bench: he enters Peña Biafore instead of Medina to maintain the intensity in the final stretch. With the goal against Flamengo, Rodrigo Castillo reaches 13 goals in 32 games with the Granate shirt. It's the third he scores in 2026. This time it's valid. Rodrigo Castillo, after two goals annulled by offside, scores the first for Lanus. Precise center from Sasha Macich and header from the striker, who surpasses Agustín Rossi and unleashes the celebration in the South. Luiz Araújo leaves the field and enters Nicolás De la Cruz. The Brazilian team refreshes the midfield in a closing where they seek greater clarity to break Lanus's resistance. The referee orders another cooling break and stops the game for 90 seconds. The scene is repeated in a physically demanding day, with Lanus seeking to maintain their lead and Flamengo trying to tie the game. Lanus remains firm in their strategy, with Pellegrino making adjustments to maintain the intensity and concentration of his team. The game is still intense, with both teams fighting for control of the ball and initiative in the game. Lanus's victory is a big step towards conquering the title, but the return game at the Maracaná is still pending.