Santos FC rallies to beat Macará 2-1 in Sudamericana opener

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Santos FC rallies to beat Macará 2-1 in Sudamericana opener
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Santos FC won the first leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana against CD Macará 2-1 at Vila Belmiro on August 13, 2026. Macará took an early lead with a goal from Posse in the third minute. Santos equalized just before halftime with Gabriel Barbosa's 100th goal for the club, assisted by Neymar Jr. The hosts completed the comeback with a goal from Willian Arão in the second half, also from a Neymar corner. Santos will travel to Ecuador for the return leg on August 20.

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  • •Santos FC scored two goals after falling behind early.
  • •Gabriel Barbosa reached 100 goals for Santos FC with his equalizer.
  • •The return leg against Macará is scheduled for August 20.
  • •Attendance at the match was 10,257, generating R$ 525,353.75.
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Santos FC won the first leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana against CD Macará at Vila Belmiro by 2-1. This Thursday’s (13) victory came from behind, with the goals scored by Gabriel Barbosa and Willia...

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