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Santos and Palmeiras announce starting lineups for Copa do Brasil quarter-final

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Santos and Palmeiras announce starting lineups for Copa do Brasil quarter-final
Summary

Santos hosts Palmeiras at Vila Belmiro this Wednesday for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil quarter-final. Palmeiras enters the match with a 3-0 aggregate lead following their victory last week at Nubank Parque. Santos must overcome the three-goal deficit to advance in regulation, or win by three goals to force a penalty shootout. Neymar returns to the Santos starting lineup after missing the initial leg, joining Gabriel Barbosa, Christian Oliva, and Gabriel Bontempo. Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has placed Gustavo Gómez and Vitor Roque on the bench, while Jhon Arias is also available as a substitute. The winner of this tie secures a spot in the next round of the tournament.

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By the Numbers
  • •Santos hosts Palmeiras at Vila Belmiro following a 3-0 first-leg result.
  • •Neymar returns to the Santos starting lineup for the second leg.
  • •Palmeiras leads the aggregate series by three goals.
  • •Jhon Arias is available for Palmeiras after missing the previous match.
  • •A three-goal win for Santos forces the series to a penalty shootout.
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What they're saying
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Santos FC fought hard and applied plenty of pressure early in the derby, but could not overturn Palmeiras’ large advantage. After a 0-0 draw this Wednesday (2) at Vila Belmiro, they are out of the 2...

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Santos and Palmeiras have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (2) decisive derby in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.The teams meet again at Vila Belmiro one week after the first leg at Nu...

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