Reinaldo faces Santos again after shining in 2025 | OneFootball

Left-back Reinaldo has established himself as a standout figure in the clashes between Mirassol and Santos. In 2025, Mirassol’s number 6 was a key name in the duels against the Santos team, scoring in both matches of the Brazilian Championship. Even with Neymar on the field, Reinaldo stood out in the encounters, building a record that qualifies him as a true nemesis for Peixe.

Mirassol 2025: The Season of Affirmation

The 2025 season was historic for Mirassol. In their debut in Série A of the Brasileirão, the club surprised everyone by finishing in fourth place, thus securing a direct spot in the group stage of the current season’s Copa Libertadores, set to begin in April. This collective performance was driven by notable individual displays, such as Reinaldo’s.

Decisive Goals Against Santos

In the first encounter between Mirassol and Santos in the 2025 Brasileirão, valid for the 15th round, Reinaldo opened the scoring with a header in the 3-0 victory. In the second leg, at Vila Belmiro, the left-back found the net again, converting a penalty that secured a 1-1 draw. These goals solidified his reputation as a decisive player against the Santos team.

Reinaldo Celebrates His Record and Looks to the Future

Reinaldo himself expressed his happiness at having scored in both games against Santos in 2025. “I was really fortunate to score in both matches last year. Santos is a great team, with Neymar, who for me is the best player in Brazil. We managed to play two very good games in the Brasileirão, but now it’s a different moment, both for us and for them. It will certainly be a great match, but at home, we need to take the initiative and go after the goals, as we always do,” the player analyzed.

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Impressive Numbers in 2025

Reinaldo’s statistics in the last edition of the Brazilian Championship reinforce his prominence. He was directly involved in 19 goals for Mirassol, with 13 goals scored and six assists, becoming the team’s top scorer in the competition. His contribution was fundamental to the success of the Leão Caipira.

Preparation and Eagerness to Score Again

After a period without games since February 15, Reinaldo highlighted the importance of training for the adaptation of new players and tactical adjustments under coach Rafael Guanaes. “New players joined the squad and this time without matches was important for them to understand how coach Rafael (Guanaes) likes to organize the team on the field. These are adjustments that need time, and that’s why these days were fundamental,” he stated.

Chosen for the team of the tournament and leading Mirassol’s main statistics in 2025, Reinaldo does not hide his eagerness to find the net again. “We had a fantastic Brasileirão last year. I, in particular, had the best numbers of my career. Of course, there’s that anxiety to score again, especially at Maião. But the first thought is to play a great match against Santos, earn points, and climb the table. And if a goal comes, even better,” concluded the player, who is competing in his 15th consecutive Brasileirão.

Reinaldo’s Numbers in the 2025 Brasileirão:

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