Palmeiras meet Neymar after president’s jab: ‘Not a medical dept’ | OneFootball

This Saturday (15th), all eyes will be on the classic match between Palmeiras and Santos, in a decisive clash for the Brazilian Championship. On one side, the Verdão seeks to maintain the lead and take another step towards the title; on the other, the Peixe plays for survival in the elite of national football.

The game promises emotions on and off the field, especially after the statements made by president Leila Pereira at the beginning of the year, when she was questioned about the possibility of signing Neymar, who was at Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia. On that occasion, Leila was direct:

The statement resonated strongly among fans, with some applauding the president and others criticizing her for the controversial remark.

Opposite situations, equal pressure

Palmeiras arrives at the round as the leader of the Brasileirão, tied in points with Flamengo, but ahead in the number of victories. Even with nine absences, Abel Ferreira's team wants to show the strength of the squad and keep the momentum in the final stretch of the championship.

Meanwhile, Santos is experiencing a completely different scenario. The Vila Belmiro team is fighting against relegation and faces the classic as a true final. Victory is essential to keep alive the hope of escaping Serie B.

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