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·13 August 2026

Santos name new centre-back pairing as Neymar returns for Macará tie

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Santos have named their side to face Macará in the Copa Sudamericana, featuring a new centre-back pairing and Neymar restored to the starting XI.

According to Diario Do Peixe, coach Cuca confirmed the line-up for Thursday's round of 16 first leg at Vila Belmiro, which kicks off at 19:00 Brasília time.

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Gabriel Brazão starts in goal. Gabriel Menino is at right-back, Willian Arão partners Luan Peres in central defence, and Escobar is at left-back.

Christian Oliva and João Schmidt anchor midfield, with Barreal and Gabriel Bontempo operating in the wide roles.

Neymar returns to the starting side in support of centre-forward Gabriel Barbosa, who leads the line.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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