Gazeta Esportiva.com
·25 February 2026
Santos survive scare, thrash Grêmio, stay perfect in U20 Brasileirão

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·25 February 2026

Santos defeated Grêmio 4-1, coming from behind, this Wednesday at CT Rei Pelé, in the second round of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship.
The team from Rio Grande do Sul took the lead at the 40th minute of the first half, with Arnaldo. Peixe equalized at the 30th minute of the second half. Vinicius Fabri received a cross from Mateus Xavier and finished into the top corner. The comeback came at the 41st minute, with another assist from Mateus Xavier. This time, it was Pedro Assis who took advantage.
In stoppage time, there was still time for the Meninos da Vila to turn the win into a rout. Pedro Assis scored the third goal at the 50th minute and Mateus Xavier sealed the score at the 52nd.
With the victory, Santos maintains a 100% record and is in second place in the Under-20 Brasileirão, with six points, just like Vasco, who leads on goal difference. Grêmio, meanwhile, remains winless, in last place, with zero points.
🏆 Competition: Brazilian Under-20 Championship (second round) 🏟️ Venue: CT Rei Pelé, in Santos (SP) 📅 Date: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (Brasília time)
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