Botafogo
SantosBotafogo: 24. Linck L. - 2. Vitinho (Ponte, 86), 5. Ferraresi, 13. Telles (Marçal, 86), 34. Justino G. - 75. Huguinho - 6. Medina C. - 11. Matheus Martins (Rodríguez S., 64), 77. Villalba
Substitution: Rodríguez S. (from 64); Ponte (from 86); Marçal (from 86)
Bench: 1. Raul - 88. Edenilson - 14. Barrera - 37. Barria
Yellow Cards: Huguinho 25; Matheus Martins 45; Ferraresi 78; Barria 90
Santos: 77. Gabriel Brazão - 4. Verissimo, 14. Luan Peres, 18. Igor Vinicius (Gabriel Menino, 71), 31. Escobar G. - 15. Arão W. - 16. Thaciano (Rony, 64), 48. Gustavo Henrique (Oliva C., 54) - 22. Barreal, 30. Terceros, 32. Rollheiser (Gabriel Bontempo, 71)
Substitution: Oliva C. (from 54); Rony (from 64); Gabriel Menino (from 71); Gabriel Bontempo (from 71)
Bench: 1. Diógenes - 98. Frías - 7. Robinho Junior
Yellow Cards: Thaciano 26; Barreal 45
Talks between the two sides lasted several weeks, but the outcome leaves no doubt
Neymar has once again come under heavy criticism following a poor performance for Santos in their 3–2 defeat to Flamengo
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
The result leaves Santos 15th in the league table
Each of the nominated clubs secured at least one major trophy in 2025
