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Neymar's World Cup Push: Santos vs Coritiba Showdown
17 May
Summary
- Santos aims for crucial win to escape relegation zone.
- Coritiba seeks to end a five-match winless streak.
- Neymar's performance is key for Santos and World Cup hopes.
Santos faces Coritiba on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Neo Quimica Arena in a significant Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match.
Santos enters the game with momentum, having secured two consecutive victories, including a Copa do Brasil win against Coritiba. The team is focused on securing points to move further away from the relegation zone.
Coritiba, currently in the top ten, is experiencing a challenging period with a five-match winless streak. Their elimination from the Copa do Brasil adds to the pressure as they face Santos for the third time this month.
Neymar's presence is a key factor for Santos, with his performances potentially influencing his World Cup selection. The match is critical for both teams, with Santos seeking to solidify their league position and Coritiba aiming to halt their negative run.
Santos' possible starting lineup includes Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Lucas Veríssimo, Escobar, Willian Arão, Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Rollheiser, and Neymar. Coritiba's potential starters are Pedro Rangel, Felipe Jonatan, Jacy, Tiago Cóser, Bruno Melo, Sebastián Gómez, Vini Paulista, Josué, Lucas Ronier, Breno Lopes, and Pedro Rocha.
