Santos FC beaten by Palmeiras in Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg
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Playing away from home at Nubank Parque in São Paulo (SP), Santos FC ended up being beaten 3-0 by Palmeiras on Wednesday night (26), in the first leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The return derby will take place next Wednesday (02), at 9:30 p.m., at Vila Belmiro.
Before facing the green-and-white side again, however, coach Cuca’s men now switch their focus to another derby, this time in the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (30), Peixe visits Corinthians at 4 p.m. at Neo Química Arena, in the 25th round.
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(Photo: Raul Baretta/ Santos FC)
The match – Playing away from home, Santos FC started by containing their rivals and looking dangerous on the counterattack, but with few chances for either side. In the 26th minute, Igor Vinícius exchanged passes with Gustavo Henrique and broke into the box alone. With no angle, however, the full-back shot wide.
Palmeiras, in turn, responded in the 33rd minute, when Flaco López tried his luck from very long range and opened the scoring for the home side at Nubank Parque. The Alvinegro Praiano felt the impact of the goal conceded and saw the green-and-white side grow into the derby.
(Photo: Raul Baretta/ Santos FC)
Then, in the final play of the first half, Marlon Freitas shot from the edge of the box and Gabriel Brazão palmed it away. The ball, however, fell to Andreas Pereira, who controlled it inside the six-yard box and doubled the rival’s lead.
Trailing, Santos FC tried to push forward more after the break, but Palmeiras created several chances. In the 15th minute, Giay crossed from the right and Flaco López headed into the corner to make it 3-0, sealing the green-and-white side’s advantage in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.
MATCH REPORTPALMEIRAS 3 x 0 SANTOS FC
Copa do Brasil – Quarterfinals – First legVenue: Nubank Parque, in São Paulo (SP)Date: August 26, 2026Kick-off: 9:30 p.m.Referee: Bruno Arleu de Araujo (RJ)Assistant referees: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa (RJ) and Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha (RJ)Yellow cards: PALMEIRAS: Andreas Pereira. SANTOS FC: Gustavo Caballero, Rony.
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