Santos: 77. Gabriel Brazão - 14. Luan Peres, 18. Igor Vinicius, 31. Escobar G. (Souza, 46), 98. Frías - 15. Arão W. (Hugo, 69) - 6. Ze Rafael (Gabriel Bontempo, 85) - 11. Guilherme Augusto (Soares T., 78), 19. Diaz L., 22. Barreal (Robinho Junior, 69), 32. Rollheiser
Substitution: Souza (from 46); Robinho Junior (from 69); Hugo (from 69); Soares T. (from 78); Gabriel Bontempo (from 85)
Bench: 12. Diógenes - 2. Mayke, 3. Basso, 23. Duarte A-s - 16. Thaciano - 17. Caballero, 21. Brahimi B.
Yellow Cards: Escobar G. 45; Ze Rafael 83
Vitoria: 1. Arcanjo L. - 3. Zé Marcos, 5. Halter, 13. Ramon Lima, 27. Cáceres R., 43. Edu Ribeiro (Neris, 46) - 8. Ronald, 44. Baralhas (Willian Oliveira, 64) - 10. Matheuzinho (Lucas Braga, 64) - 17. Aitor Cantalapiedra (Osvaldo F., 76), 31. López Renzo (Carlinhos, 78)
Substitution: Neris (from 46); Willian Oliveira (from 64); Lucas Braga (from 64); Osvaldo F. (from 76); Carlinhos (from 78)
Bench: 12. Thiago Couto - 66. Maykon Jesus - 6. Pepe Pinto, 28. Ryller R. - 76. Cardoso Fel. - 19. Saverio K., 50. Paulo Roberto
Yellow Cards: Edu Ribeiro 45; López Renzo 45; Cáceres R. 57; Willian Oliveira 78
Santos have reportedly paused negotiations over a new deal with Neymar, citing concerns about the forward’s fitness and wage demands

Shakhtar continue their tradition of investing in emerging South American talent

Santos FC have launched one of the boldest moves in South American football in recent memory, committing to pay over $21 million to bring Neymar back to the club for just five months

As Neymar nears his highly anticipated return to action with Santos FC, the Brazilian superstar has already weighed in on who he believes are the front-runners for the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Neymar is expected to make his long-awaited return to the pitch in the upcoming third round fixture of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, where Santos face Fluminense

After just one season in Brazil's second division, Santos FC returned to the top flight with major ambitions

Neymar will not feature for Santos in their opening match of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A against Vasco da Gama

Neymar was spotted last week at the Rio Carnival with his pregnant partner

Neymar finally gave the Brazilian fans a taste of his world-class talent

Neymar officially marked his return to Brazilian football, making his second debut for Santos in the Brasileirão match against Botafogo

One of the biggest transfers of the winter window was the return of the world’s most expensive player

Neymar Jr. is set to make a surprising move to Brazilian side Santos

Neymar is pleased: Neymar is returning to the club where he began his journey in professional football—Santos

Santos FC, one of Brazil’s most storied football clubs, has reportedly shown interest in appointing former Al-Nassr head coach Luís Castro.

Neymar will remain at Al-Hilal and is not planning a return to Brazil, according to the player’s agent, Pini Zahavi.

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