Club Atlético Lanús edged out Club Atlético Unión 2-1 in a closely fought Argentine Division 1 match on Friday, January 30, 2026. The home side at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús – Néstor Díaz Pérez showed character to come from behind and secure a valuable victory. Unión started brightly and took a surprise lead within the first 15 minutes, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to slot home. Lanús responded before halftime, leveling the score with a well-placed header from a free-kick delivery. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal arriving from the penalty spot after a handball was spotted by the referee following a VAR check. Lanús held on in the final minutes to claim a hard-fought three points, moving them up the league table.