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Neymar Jr. Stars as Santos Eyes Sudamericana Glory
16 Sep
Summary
- Santos holds a 2-0 lead against Atlético Mineiro in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
- Neymar Jr., 34, is confirmed to play for Santos in the upcoming match.
- The match is the second leg of the quarter-final at Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte.
Santos FC, with Neymar Jr. at the forefront, is set to face Atlético Mineiro in the second leg of their CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarter-final tie on September 17, 2026. The match will be held at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.
Santos enters this crucial fixture with a significant 2-0 aggregate advantage from the first leg. Goals from Willian Arão and Christian Oliva, both set up by Gabigol, have placed Santos in a strong position to advance.
Neymar Jr., 34, who rejoined his boyhood club Santos in January 2025, is expected to play a pivotal role. Despite battling injuries that have limited his appearances this season, he has contributed four goals and two assists for Santos.
Atlético Mineiro faces a formidable challenge, needing to score at least three goals without conceding to overturn the deficit. However, they possess a strong home record in CONMEBOL competitions. Santos, conversely, has a history of successfully defending first-leg leads in knockout stages.
Recent form indicates Santos is in better shape, while Atlético Mineiro seeks to secure a comeback on home soil. The performance of Neymar Jr. will be a deciding factor in this highly anticipated South American football clash.
