The giants face themselves in Morumbis, in a game that opens the return; Fish is looking for a new triumph, while Cross-Maltino wants to leave Z-4
The return of Brazilirão is there and already with the promise of play. After all, this Sunday (17/8), Santos receives Vasco in Morumbis, at 16h (Brasilia), in a game that marks only the second clash between the stars Neymar and Philippe Coutinho, idols of the generation. They played against it only once: in 2020, in the Champions League final in which Bayern (from Coutinho) beat PSG (from Neymar) 1-0.
It will also represent the first time that shirts 10 of their respective teams have divided the stage since 2022 Both marked at that moment, by the way. Let us know, therefore, how the historical rivals reach this game of the 20th round.
To look at
The game will be broadcast by Globo on Open TV and previewed on the pay-per-view system.
How Santos arrives
Living their best moment in the championship, Santos won their second consecutive victory last Sunday (10/8) overcoming Cruzeiro, for Mineirão, 2-1. In the previous game, he made 3-1 on Youth, Morumbis, Stadium that again hosts a game of Alvinegro from Vila, now against Vasco. The coach of coach Cleber Xavier is the 14th place of the Brazilian, with 21 points in 18 games. Therefore, the team is looking for a third consecutive triumph to start looking at the upper part of the table.
However, for the clash of Morumbis, Cleber Xavier should not yet count on João Basso and Willian Aaron. The first recovers from the injury to the leftist muscle of the left thigh and the second, a muscle edema in the region of the right calf. Both are already in transition, but not guaranteed to the duel. On the other hand, defender Luan Peres is recovered by a foot problem and can be new among those related.
How Vasco arrives
Vasco, in turn, follows a delicate moment of the season, emerging in 17th position with 16 points. Despite having advanced against the CSA for the Brazilian Cup, the team has once again disappointed the fans being 1-1 with Atletico-Mg, in San Januário, last Sunday. Therefore, the team reached five games without knowing what it means to win from Brazilirão.
His last victory, by the way, was exactly on the stage of the match of this Sunday: in Morumbis. It was against San Paolo, 3-1, in the last commitment of the teams before the interruption of Brazilian football for the Club World Cup. At the time, Cruz-Maltino had an excellent exhibition. Since then, however, he has not won for the tournament.
To face the fish, the coach Fernando Diniz has again Lucas Piton, who served the suspensions against the rooster, but will not have the best marker Vegetti, suspended for the third yellow. Therefore, since the captain does not have a direct replacement, the trend is for the coach to promote David or Rayan in the attack command. If Rayan is chosen, Puma Rodríguez may appear at the right end, where jewels act mainly.
There is still a possibility that Hugo Moura acts in the defender, since the holder João Victor has even traveled to Russia to hit with the CSKA. To be an appetizer in midfield, Diniz should opt for a steering wheel to play next to Tchê Tchê Case Moura in the defender. Mauricio Lemos is the other option for defense.
Santos X Vasco
Brazilian championship – 20th round
Date and time: 17/08/2025 (Sunday), to 16h (from Brasilia)
Position: Morumbis, in San Paolo (SP)
Santos: Gabriel Brazão; Mayke, Gil, Luan Peres (Luisão) and Souza; Tomás Streette (Zé Rafael), Gabriel Bontempo and Neymar; Guilherme, Barra and Tiquinho Soares (Rolheiser). Technician: Cleber Xavier.
Vasco: Leo Garden; Paulo Henrique, Mauricio Lemos (Hugo Moura), Lucas Freitas and Lucas Piton; Hugo Moura (Jair), Tchê Tchê, Rayan, Coutinho and Nuno Moreira; David (Puma Rodríguez). Technician: Fernando Diniz.
Referee: Ramon Abatti Abel (SC)
Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and American Thiaggo Labes (SC)
Var: Rodrigo d’Aliono Ferreira (SC)
To look at: Globe and premiere
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