Zárate’s IDV or Alonso’s Mineiro to Reach Asunción 2025 Final
The Copa Sudamericana 2025 is heating up as Atlético Mineiro and Independiente del Valle prepare to compete for a spot in the finals. This crucial match will take place on November 22, 2025, in Asunción. Both teams have Paraguayan players in their lineups, making the semifinal clash even more compelling.
Zárate’s IDV and Mineiro Gear Up for Semifinal Showdown
Atlético Mineiro, under the guidance of Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli, aims to solidify its dominance at home. The Brazilian club features Paraguayan defender Junior Alonso. Meanwhile, Independiente del Valle, which boasts Paraguayan forward Luis Zárate, poses a formidable challenge.
Match Preview: Atlético Mineiro vs. Independiente del Valle
The semifinal match will kick off at 21:30 local time in Paraguay at the Arena MRV. The first leg of the tie ended in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for an exciting return leg.
Recent Performance
Atlético Mineiro is coming off a valuable 1-0 victory against Ceará in the Brasileirão. This win helped the team distance itself from the relegation zone. Since Sampaoli resumed coaching in late August, the team has remained unbeaten at home, securing four wins and three draws in their last matches.
Team Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams in the upcoming match:
| Atlético Mineiro | Independiente del Valle |
|---|---|
| Everson | Guido Villar |
| Iván Román | Matías Fernández |
| Vitor Hugo | Richard Schunke |
| Junior Alonso | Mateo Carabajal |
| Natanael | Gustavo Cortez |
| Alan Franco | Jordy Alcívar |
| Gustavo Scarpa | Darwin Guagua |
| Guilherme Arana | Junior Sornoza |
| Biel | Patrik Mercado |
| Hulk | Claudio Spinelli |
| Dudu | Michael Hoyos |
The winner of this semifinal will face the winner of the contest between Universidad de Chile and Lanús, who will play their second leg in Buenos Aires after ending their first match in a 2-2 draw.
As the teams prepare for this significant encounter, fans are eager to see who will advance to the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2025 in Asunción.
