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Santos FC advances to Copa Sudamericana round‑of‑16

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Santos FC advances in to Copa Sudamericana round‑of‑16

Santos' under‑20 side earned secured a quarter‑final berth in early July 2026 despite a 3‑0 loss to São Paulo. The 2026, and the senior squad entered team continued its run in the Copa Sudamericana playoff Sudamericana. After winning the second leg 4‑2 at Vila Belmiro on 29 July with a 4‑1 first‑leg lead over July, Santos moved past Venezuela’s Universidad Central. Central 8‑3 on aggregate, confirming a round‑of‑16 tie with Ecuadorian club Macará (first leg in Brazil, return in Ambato). Coach Cuca rotated altered the lineup, and at Vila Belmiro Santos won 4‑2, securing an 8‑3 aggregate shifting Gabriel Menino to the right flank and a R$3 million prize. Goals came introducing Willian Arão into midfield; Neymar entered from the bench in the second half. Goals were scored by Miguelito, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Menino and Rony, with Neymar replacing Rony. Goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão said he feels “100 %” physically and mentally after the scoreless first half. win, highlighting the club’s mental‑health support. The victory, broadcast on SBT to match attracted 2.3 million TV viewers (5.11 rating points), set up a round‑of‑16 clash with Ecuadorian club Macará, the first leg to be played in Brazil and the return in Ambato. The team then turned its focus to the Copa do Brasil round‑of‑16 tie against Remo on 1 August, while goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão noted his full mental‑health recovery SBT, out‑rating rival channels, and ticket sales for the season’s second half. Ambato leg were announced at $25 general admission. A viral clip of Edwin Mosquera kissing Neymar amassed over two million views within an hour.

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  1. 2026-07-31 00:14 UTC Santos FC advances to Copa Sudamericana round‑of‑16
  2. 2026-07-30 14:29 UTC Santos FC advances in Copa Sudamericana
  3. 2026-07-30 01:48 UTC Santos FC advances in Copa Sudamericana
  4. 2026-07-28 14:30 UTC Santos FC competition campaigns

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