Lautaro eyes Santos boost, recalls past success vs Bragantino | OneFootball

This Sunday, Santos faces Red Bull Bragantino in the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista. The match could be important for Lautaro Díaz, who is looking to make a statement for Peixe.

The forward has been receiving a lot of criticism from fans, especially after missing chances against Palmeiras (1-0 loss) and Guarani (1-1 draw). Last Thursday, against Corinthians, the Argentine was booed at Vila Belmiro, both during the lineup announcement and when he came onto the field.

Despite the pressure, Lautaro has the confidence of Juan Pablo Vojvoda and, for that reason, is expected to get another opportunity against Bragantino this afternoon at Neo Química Arena.

And the opponent brings good memories for the striker. It was precisely against Massa Bruta that the 27-year-old had his best performance in a Peixe jersey. On September 29, 2025, the number 19 scored a goal and provided an assist in the 2-2 draw between the teams at Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques.

That was only Lautaro’s third match for Santos. The strong performance excited the fans, but the Argentine couldn’t maintain that high level. In total, he has played 19 matches for the club, with three goals and two assists.

This season, the forward has played four times, twice as a starter. He has yet to contribute offensively.

Therefore, this Sunday, he hopes to end this drought and put the crisis behind him. The ball gets rolling on the Neo Química Arena pitch at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).

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