Leo apologises to Santos fans for Copa do Brasil exit, vows to bounce back | OneFootball

Leo apologises to Santos fans for Copa do Brasil exit, vows to bounce back | OneFootball

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·27 Februari 2026

Leo apologises to Santos fans for Copa do Brasil exit, vows to bounce back

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After the 2-1 victory over Vasco this Thursday, Leo apologized to Santos fans. The former full-back and current transition coordinator of the club emphasized the team's commitment to bouncing back after being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Paulista Championship against Novorizontino.

"Apologies for what happened in Novo Horizonte. We know the greatness and that we can give more. We are working to make things happen. The team is focused on providing a response," he said.


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"Congratulations to the fans who supported and were with us today. It's a group that is bothered, that can give more, and I'm sure it will give more. This group will deliver the return that everyone seeks and wants," he added.

Role at the club

Former left-back and Santos idol, Leo currently works behind the scenes at the club. He holds the position of transition coordinator between the youth and professional teams, being responsible for identifying young talents and assisting in their integration into the main squad.

Standings situation

With the victory over Vasco, Santos moved up from the bottom and jumped to 13th place in Serie A, with four points.

Next Santos match

Match: Mirassol vs. Santos – 5th round of the Brazilian Championship Date: March 10 (Tuesday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Campos Maia Stadium, in Mirassol (SP)

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