Santos named for BR 26 clash

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·17 May 2026

Santos named for BR 26 clash

Santos and Coritiba face off this Sunday (17) at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship Série A.

The clash pits teams with different moments and objectives against each other at this stage of the season.

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📌 Match Information

Date and time: Sunday, 11 a.m. (Brasília time)
Venue: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo (SP)
Where to watch: Premiere

⚽ Team Form

Santos Peixe are in great form under coach Cuca. The team is unbeaten in seven matches and is looking for its third straight win of the season. Interestingly, Santos are coming off qualification for the Copa do Brasil round of 16, earned precisely against Coritiba. A win this Sunday is crucial to move the team away from the relegation zone and start climbing toward the top half of the table. The match also marks the last chance to see Neymar on the field for the club before the Brazil national team call-up for the World Cup.

Coritiba On the other side, Coxa are trying to turn the page after their elimination from the knockout tournament and focus 100% on the Brasileirão. It is a warning moment: Fernando Seabra’s team have not won in five games (the last victory came on April 19, against Atlético-MG). With 20 points, Coritiba’s main objective is to win again to remain in the leading pack of the league and keep a comfortable distance from the relegation zone.

📋 Probable Lineups and Absences

Santos – Coach: Cuca

The Santos manager is expected to keep the core of the team that has been performing well, but he will make one forced change in midfield: Willian Arão should take the place of the injured João Schmidt. In defense, Adonis Frías, boosted by his recent goals, should keep his place, although Luan Peres will be available again.

Probable lineup: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías (Luan Peres), Lucas Veríssimo and Escobar; Willian Arão (Gustavo Henrique), Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo and Barreal; Rollheiser and Neymar.
Out: Vinícius Lira, Gabriel Menino, João Schmidt and Thaciano (injured).
One booking away from suspension: Luan Peres, João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo and Gabriel Menino.

Coritiba – Coach: Fernando Seabra

Coxa are dealing with a long list of absences. Without Tinga (injured) and Lucas Ronier (suspended), Seabra will have to find solutions. As JP Chermont belongs to Santos and cannot play, Tiago Cóser should be used out of position at right-back. Up front, Breno Lopes is the favorite to replace Ronier.

Probable lineup: Pedro Rangel; Tiago Cóser, Jacy, Bruno Melo and Felipe Jonathan; Sebastián Gómez, Vini Paulista and Josué; Breno Lopes, Lavega and Pedro Rocha.
Out: Fabinho, Keno, Pedro Morisco, Maicon, Rodrigo Rodrigues and Tinga (injured); Lucas Ronier (suspended); JP Chermont (contractual issue).
One booking away from suspension: Fernando Seabra (coach), Jacy and Vini Paulista.

哨 Officiating

Referee: Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães (RJ)
Assistant referees: Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF) and Luiz Claudio Regazone (RJ)
Fourth official: Fabio Augusto Santos Sa Junior (SE)
VAR: Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior (PE)

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