Neymar back as Santos seek derby lift and escape from Z4 at Corinthians | OneFootball

Neymar returns as Santos visit Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena on Sunday at 16:00, seeking their first clássico win of 2026 and breathing space from the Z4. The meeting is part of the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

According to ge.globo, Neymar is expected to start alongside Gabigol, with a likely XI of Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinicius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, Escobar, Willian Arão, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Neymar and Gabigol.

Santos sit 14th on 26 points, one above the relegation places. Last time out, they drew 1-1 with Mirassol at Vila Belmiro and could not turn a second half numerical advantage into victory.

Their 2026 clássico record stands at four draws and three defeats from seven matches against Corinthians, Palmeiras and São Paulo. The two meetings with Corinthians so far both finished 1-1, one in the Paulista and the other in the first round of the league.

The mood is coloured by a 3-0 loss to Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil. Midfielder João Schmidt is suspended after a third yellow, with Vinicius Lira, Gabriel Menino and Pepê Firmino also out. Cuca has said the league is his priority at this stage.

Source: Meu Timao

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