Relive Santos’ biggest crowds of the season | OneFootball

The season for Santos was marked by intense emotions for its fans. From the return of idol Neymar to tense moments in the fight against relegation in the Brazilian Championship until the final round, Santos supporters were present and actively participated in every chapter of the Peixe’s year. In light of this, Gazeta Esportiva has selected the five Santos matches with the largest crowds in 2025. Check them out!

1 – Santos 0 x 6 Vasco da Gama (54,428) – 08/17

The Santos match with the largest crowd was also the team’s worst defeat of the season. Peixe was completely dominated by Vasco and suffered a heavy 6-0 thrashing this Sunday, playing at Morumbis, in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. After a balanced first half, in which they trailed 1-0, Peixe even created good chances at the start of the second half but squandered them and ended up punished by the opponent’s efficiency, who scored in succession and turned the game into a rout.

Dejected on the field, Santos saw Neymar leave the pitch visibly emotional, and the match also resulted in the dismissal of coach Cleber Xavier.

(Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco)

2 – Santos 3 x 1 Juventude (37,464) – 08/04

The second match with the largest crowd featured a Neymar show. With a dazzling performance from the number 10, Santos beat Juventude 3-1, also at Morumbis, in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The attacking midfielder was decisive, scoring two goals and leading the Santos comeback after a lively first half, while Barreal also found the net for the Alvinegro Praiano.

After creating good chances and withstanding the opponent’s pressure at times, Peixe showed efficiency in the final stretch of the match, sealed the win with a penalty converted by Neymar, and secured an important result in front of their fans.

(Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

3 – Santos 0 x 0 Ceará (35,240) – 05/12

In third place, a match at the Palestra’s home. Santos drew 0-0 with Ceará at Allianz Parque, in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. In a performance marked by offensive difficulties, Peixe even created chances with Rollheiser and Tiquinho Soares, but struggled with poor finishing and good saves by goalkeeper Fernando Miguel.

On the other side, Ceará also posed a threat and forced Gabriel Brazão to work, especially in the final stretch of the match. At the final whistle, the Santos team left the field to boos.

(Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

4 – Santos 1 x 1 Botafogo-SP (15,337) – 02/05

For the first time, Vila Belmiro appears on the list, due to Neymar’s re-debut for Santos. Even playing with a man advantage for more than 20 minutes, Peixe drew 1-1 with Botafogo-SP, in the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista. Tiquinho Soares opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, but Alexandre Jesus equalized in the second half.

Neymar came on at halftime, participated actively in the game, distributed passes, and almost scored with a left-footed shot, but Santos once again struggled to turn pressure into goals and wasted good chances in the final stretch, frustrating the festive atmosphere that marked the number 10’s return to the club.

(Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

5 – Santos 3 x 0 Cruzeiro (15,068) – 12/07

To close the list, a very important match in the fans’ year. Santos confirmed their stay in Série A by beating Cruzeiro 3-0 at Vila Belmiro in the last round of the Brazilian Championship. Pushed on by the fans, Peixe settled the game in the first half with two quick goals from Thaciano, a player who started the match being booed and finished being cheered.

In the second half, João Schmidt extended the lead with a header and sealed a comfortable victory for Santos, who controlled the result until the final whistle and ended the season relieved after a campaign marked by ups and downs.

(Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

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