Santos and Mirassol draw 1-1 in critical Brasileirão relegation battle

Santos and Mirassol played to a 1-1 draw in a crucial 24th-round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Vila Belmiro. Mirassol took an early lead in the first half through Eduardo, but Santos equalized in the second half when Barreal scored following an assist from Neymar.

Despite playing with a numerical advantage after Mirassol's Wallisson was sent off via VAR, Santos was unable to secure a victory. The result leaves Santos in 14th place with 26 points, just two points ahead of 17th-placed Mirassol, who sits in the relegation zone with 24 points.

Following the match, Santos coach Cuca addressed upcoming challenges, including a decisive Copa do Brasil quarter-final against Palmeiras. There is ongoing discussion regarding whether Neymar will play on the synthetic pitch at the Allianz Parque, given his previous criticisms of the surface.