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Neymar played 45 minutes in the second half of Santos' Copa Sudamericana match, elevating his team's performance to secure a wide victory. Santos had already won 1-4 in the first leg in Venezuela. Despite an early goal by Sosa for the visitors within 20 seconds, Santos prevailed. Neymar, who will miss the upcoming classic against Sao Paulo due to suspension, watched the first half from the bench and came on to resolve the match with the score at 1-1. He left behind controversy from a previous match and appeared engaged and smiling. In the round of 16, Santos will face Macará from Ecuador, where they are clear favorites despite the altitude of Ambato (over 2,500 meters). The article also lists the Santos lineup and substitutes.
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Updated: July 29, 2026, 04:26 CEST
By Juan Lopesino Editor at As América
Juan Lopesino has been an international football editor at As América since 2017, covering Copa Libertadores, national championships, and international football across the American continent. He is a graduate in journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid.
Neymar enjoyed 45 minutes of offensive play, with space and teammates seeking vertical transitions where he generated chances and had fun, confirming Santos' passage to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.
Santos, who had already won 1-4 in the first leg played in Venezuela, also took this match despite Sosa's goal for the visitors when barely 20 seconds of the game had been played, and the defensive ease the team again offered.
Neymar, who will miss this weekend's classic against São Paulo due to suspension, watched the first half from the bench and came in to resolve, with the score still 1-1.
The Brazil international left behind any controversy about confrontations with teammates during the match against Chapecoense and was seen involved, smiling, and eager to see the rest of the players of a Santos in need of joy shine.
In the round of 16, Santos will face Macará, where they will again be clear favorites despite the irregular and at times chaotic situation of the São Paulo entity and the altitude of Ambato, an Ecuadorian city located over 2,500 meters above sea level.
Match Details
Santos Lineup:
- 77 Gabriel
- 26 João Ananias
- 98 Adonis Frias (45')
- 31 Gonzalo Escobar
- 25 Gabriel Menino
- 30 Miguel Terceros (45')
- 28 Christian Oliva
- 15 Willian Arao (45')
- 22 Álvaro Berreal (74')
- 32 Benjamín Rollheiser (74')
- 9 Gabriel Barbosa
Bench:
- 21 Moisés
- 81 Samuel Mendes
- 11 Rony (74')
- 14 Luan Peres
- 16 Thaciano
- 4 Lucas Verissimo (45')
- 49 Gabriel Bontempo (45')
- 18 Igor (74')
- 5 João Felipe
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Neymar's Steady Step Helps Santos Secure Copa Sudamericana Victory