A key contribution for his team.
In the early hours of Thursday, May 14, Santos played against Coritiba in the Copa do Brasil, where Neymar made a significant impact on the match.
Details: The first leg between the two teams ended in a draw, making this return match crucial for advancement to the Round of 16. Santos opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with Gabriel netting a goal after receiving a pass from Neymar. Just eight minutes later, Santos extended their lead to 2–0.
The match concluded with Santos securing a 2–0 victory, thereby progressing to the Copa do Brasil Round of 16.
In a recent interview, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the inclusion of Santos winger Neymar in the preliminary squad list for the 2026 World Cup.