The competition was contested in two-legged home-and-away format between Brazilian team Atlético Mineiro, the 2013 Copa Libertadores champion, and Argentine team Lanús, the 2013 Copa Sudamericana champion.

[3] In the second leg, the score was 3–2 in favour of Lanús after 90 minutes, meaning the title would be decided by extra time.

[4] Bold indicates winning years The Recopa Sudamericana was played on a home-and-away two-legged basis, with the Copa Libertadores champion hosting the second leg.

If tied on aggregate, the away goals rule was not used, and 30 minutes of extra time was played.

[5] Assistant referees:[6] Carlos Cáceres (Paraguay) Dario Gaona (Paraguay) Fourth official: Julio Quintana (Paraguay) Assistant referees:[6] Miguel A. Nievas (Uruguay) Nicolas Taran (Uruguay) Fourth official: Christian Ferreyra (Uruguay)