Neymar Assists in Santos' 6-0 Rout on Emotional Return

 



In his first match of 2026 after knee surgery, the 33-year-old Brazilian came on at halftime against Velo Clube in the Campeonato Paulista, setting up Benjamin Rollheiser's goal amid Gabigol's hat trick and strikes from Taison, G. Menino, and Rollheiser. Despite a reckless studs-up challenge just 10 minutes in that drew widespread outrage, Neymar shone with three key passes, three dribbles, and six duels won in 45 sharp minutes. The win locked in Santos' quarterfinal spot, boosting Neymar's momentum for Brazil's World Cup prep.