Santos FC beat Inter 3-2 at Beira-Rio, third away win in a row | OneFootball

Even playing at Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre (RS), Santos FC produced a textbook first half and defeated Internacional 3-2 on Sunday afternoon (6), in the 26th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Santos’ goals were scored by Gabriel Barbosa (2) and Christian Oliva.

With the positive result against Colorado, Peixe claimed its third consecutive away win in the Brasileirão. Previously, Cuca’s men had already beaten Vasco 3-0 at São Januário and Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena.

With the win in Porto Alegre, the Black-and-White team from the coast reached 32 points and now sits in 12th place in the tournament, opening a seven-point gap over Vasco, the first team in the relegation zone.

Now, Santos FC shifts its focus and turns its attention to the Conmebol Sudamericana. Next Wednesday (9), Santos will host Atlético-MG at 7 p.m. at Vila Belmiro for the first leg of the continental competition’s quarterfinals.

Gabigol scored twice against Internacional (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)

The match – Playing at home, Inter started better and controlled possession. But in the 7th minute, Félix Torres stumbled on the ball and the alert Gabriel Barbosa stole it in midfield and burst forward. Showing his usual class with his left foot, the Santos striker drove on and slotted it into the corner to open the scoring at Beira-Rio.

After going behind, Internacional showed a lot of nervousness and saw Peixe dictate the tempo. In the 24th minute, Rollheiser found Gabigol with a beautiful pass, and he entered the box before being pulled back by Matheus Bahia. Referee Alex Gomes Stefano awarded a penalty and, after VAR review, sent off the Colorado club’s full-back. From the spot, Santos’ No. 9 finished with class into the goalkeeper’s left corner, scoring his second of the match and making it 2-0.

Christian Oliva scored Santos’ third goal at Beira-Rio (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)

With a solid advantage and an extra man on the field, Santos FC did not ease off and, in the 38th minute, Rollheiser received the ball on the left after a set play and crossed onto Christian Oliva’s head. The Uruguayan appeared between the center-backs and powered home Santos’ third goal, wrapping up the first half in Porto Alegre.

Trailing 3-0 at home and hearing boos from its own fans, Inter tried to apply pressure after the break. In the 2nd minute, Aguirre received the ball at the edge of the box and unleashed a rocket into the top corner to cut the deficit.

Arthur (pictured) and Lima made their Santos FC debuts this Sunday (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)

Peixe was not shaken by the opponent’s goal and kept controlling the midfield and setting the pace of the match. During the second half, coach Cuca also handed debuts to Arthur and Lima, who were signed by the Black-and-White team from the coast last week.

The match remained under control until, in the 40th minute, Miguelito committed a penalty on Vitinho. From the spot, Bruno Henrique sent Brazão the wrong way and made it 3-2. Despite the late pressure, Santos FC managed to hold on for the away win.

MATCH DETAILSINTERNACIONAL 2 x 3 SANTOS FC

Brazilian Championship – 26th roundVenue: Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS)Date: September 6, 2026Kickoff: 4 p.m.Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ)Assistants: Luiz Claudio Regazone (RJ) and Thayse Marques Fonseca (RJ)Yellow cards: INTERNACIONAL: Ronaldo, Paulinho, Vitinho, Aguirre. SANTOS FC: Escobar, Gustavo Henrique, Rollheiser, Gabriel Barbosa.Red cards: INTERNACIONAL: Matheus Bahia.

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