Neymar Furious as Former Club Struggles: Flamengo Sinks Santos and Pressures League Leader

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Neymar Furious as Former Club Struggles: Flamengo Sinks Santos and Pressures League Leader

In a thrilling encounter at Maracanã Stadium on November 9, 2025, Flamengo secured a 3-2 victory over Santos in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão. The match was intense, showcasing Flamengo’s strength despite a close scoreline.

Key Moments from the Match

The contest began with Flamengo slowly gaining momentum. Léo Pereira opened the scoring in the 36th minute after capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Santos. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the match.

36th Minute: Léo Pereira scores, giving Flamengo a 1-0 lead.
50th Minute: Carrascal doubles the lead after a brilliant assist from Arrascaeta.
67th Minute: Bruno Henrique finds the net following an error from Igor Vinícius.

Neymar’s Return and Impact

Neymar made his comeback to the starting lineup after an injury layoff. He posed a significant threat with two near-scoring opportunities. However, his frustration was evident throughout the match, especially after receiving a yellow card.

Neymar criticized the referee’s performance during halftime, labeling him “arrogant.”
He was substituted in the second half, visibly unhappy with the decision.

Late Game Drama

Despite being down 3-0, Santos mounted a late comeback with two quick goals:

89th Minute: Gabriel Bontempo scores, narrowing the gap.
90+2nd Minute: Lautaro Díaz adds another for Santos, intensifying the excitement.

Flamengo’s Position in the League

With this victory, Flamengo improved to 68 points, securing second place in the league. They are now pressing league leaders Palmeiras, who have the same points but a superior goal record.

Santos, on the other hand, remains in the relegation zone with 33 points, now just two points away from safety.