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Santos faces Universidad Central in Copa Sudamericana round of 16

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Santos faces Universidad Central in Copa Sudamericana round of 16

Summary

Santos hosts Universidad Central at Vila Belmiro on July 28 for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 playoffs. Santos holds a significant lead after winning the first leg decisively. They can afford to lose by three goals to advance directly or face penalties with a three-goal margin. The match will be officiated by Paraguayan Carlos Benítez, with Santos fielding a strong lineup, though Neymar is on the bench to focus on upcoming matches. Universidad Central is solely focused on this competition as their league play begins soon.

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By the Numbers

•Match starts at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time on July 28
•Santos can advance with a three-goal loss or better
•Neymar and others rest ahead of Copa do Brasil
•Universidad Central comes without league distractions
•Carlos Benítez officiates the match at Vila Belmiro

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What they're saying

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Santos turns its attention back to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.Starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Tuesday (28), Peixe faces Universidad Central.The match is the second leg of the competit...
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