With Miguelito starting, Santos line up to face Bragantino | OneFootball

Santos is set for their fifth match of the 2026 season. The team led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda faces Red Bull Bragantino later today at 4 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the fifth round of the Paulista Championship, at the Neo Química Arena. The main novelty in Peixe's lineup is Miguleito, who is starting for the first time in this Paulistão.

Miguelito is looking to impress coach Vojvoda in his second stint with Santos. Last year, the Bolivian midfielder wore the América-MG jersey and performed well, with seven goals and five assists in 25 matches.

Among the absences, the main one is Thaciano. The attacking midfielder was injured in the last game, a 1-1 draw in the classic against Corinthians, last Wednesday. The player felt pain in the posterior muscle of his right thigh, underwent tests, and was diagnosed with an edema in the area. Thaciano has already started treatment in the club's physiotherapy department.

Besides Thaciano, Vojvoda is still without three other players who have been missing throughout the season: Neymar, recovering from a left knee injury; Gustavo Henrique, with a muscle injury in the adductor muscle of his right thigh; and Tiquinho Soares, who is treating an edema in his left calf.

Therefore, Santos will take the field with: Gabriel Brazão; Mayke, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, and Escobar; Willian Arão, Gabriel Menino, Zé Rafael, and Miguelito; Lautaro and Gabigol.

Bragantino defined

Looking to regain the lead in the Paulista Championship, Red Bull Bragantino is set to face Santos. The team is in second place, with ten points – two less than the leader Palmeiras.

Massa Bruta will go with: Cleiton; Agustín Sant’anna, Alix Vinícius, Gustavo Marques, and Juninho Capixaba; Gabriel, Ramires, Gustavo Neves, and Lucas Barbosa; Eduardo Sasha and Vinicinho.

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