🎥 Neymar bags a brace, dances and clashes with Thiago Mendes | OneFootball

Neymar is a starter for the second time this season this Thursday (26).

And he scored his first goal in 2026 in the thrilling match against Vasco, during the fourth round of the Brasileirão.

The ball has been rolling since 7 PM (Brasília time). 

The number 10 of Peixe also paid a "tribute" to Vini Jr. in his celebration. 

Then there were yellow cards after a clash with Thiago Mendes.

Due to an old "rivalry" between them. 

EMOTION from the start

The first big chance came from Vasco with Nuno Moreira.

But Brazão said "no".

Santos didn't take long to respond.

Reinforcing that the game would indeed be open.

Until then unable to stand out, Neymar decided at the 25th minute.

He received from Moisés and struck with no chance for Jardim.

Goal 151 for Santos. Entering the Top-10 of the club's all-time top scorers.

The celebration started with requests for silence directed at the Vasco fans present at Vila.

And then, a dance at the corner flag. Reminiscent of Vini Jr., who was a target of racism against Benfica in the Champions League. 

A commotion formed before the game resumed due to Neymar's celebration.

He argued with Thiago Mendes and pretended to have been headbutted.

Both ended up with yellow cards.

They were rivals in France, with an incident where the then Lille midfielder left Neymar injured for PSG.

On the way to halftime, Neymar was asked about the incident with Thiago Mendes and didn't hold back. 

"It's always him. He always wants to cause trouble, always wants to act tough, it's always like this. With all due respect, he's an idiot. He already broke me once at PSG and promised me today. So let's see if he's man enough to break me again."

The Vasco midfielder was approached but chose not to comment. 

Cruz-maltina reaction and Neymar

Vasco continued to be very dangerous on the left.

A Santos error came and Gómez set up Barros to finish with freedom (43'). 

The number 10 of Vasco decided again in the final stage.

After a long pass, PH "assisted" with a header and Neymar struck with style (60'). 

Featured photo: Reproduction 

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