Match report

Santos Defeats Sport Recife 3-0 in Serie A Clash

Santos
Santos
3–0
FT
Sport Recife
Sport Recife
Nov 29, 2025

In a dominant performance, Santos strolled to a 3-0 win againstSport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A. Neymar starred for Santos, scoring one goal and providing an assist, while Lucas Kal scored an own goal. The victory is crucial as it strengthens Santos' position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Santos 3-0 Sport Recife
  • • Goals: Neymar (25'), Own Goal by Lucas Kal (36'), João Schmidt (67')
  • • Substitutions: Santos made multiple substitutions with B. Rollheiser and Ze Rafael coming on, while Sport Recife replaced several players including Aderlan and Matheus Alexandre.
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Gomes do Nascimento and Aderlan for Sport Recife

Lineups

Santos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 77 Gabriel Brazao (G)
  • 18 Igor Vinicius (D)
  • 98 A. Frias (D)
  • 27 Ze Ivaldo (D)
  • 33 Souza (D)
  • 15 W. Arao (M)
  • 5 Joao Schmidt (M)
  • 22 A. Barreal (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 11 Guilherme (M)
  • 9 Tiquinho Soares (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Diogenes
  • 2 Mayke
  • 14 Luan Peres
  • 30 Vinicius Lira
  • 8 T. Rincon
  • 49 Gabriel Bontempo
  • 6 Ze Rafael
  • 29 Victor Hugo
  • 32 B. Rollheiser
  • 7 Robson Junior
  • 17 G. Caballero
  • 19 L. Diaz

Sport Recife

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Gabriel (G)
  • 33 Matheus Alexandre (D)
  • 15 Rafael Thyere (D)
  • 40 Ramon Menezes (D)
  • 36 Luan Candido (D)
  • 21 Lucas Kal (M)
  • 14 C. Rivera (M)
  • 17 Matheusinho (M)
  • 10 Lucas Lima (M)
  • 38 Leo Pereira (M)
  • 92 Pablo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Caique Franca
  • 13 Aderlan
  • 6 J. Silva
  • 16 Igor Carius
  • 54 A. Gomes do Nascimento
  • 27 S. Oliveira
  • 19 Hyoran
  • 11 Romarinho
  • 30 Chrystian Barletta
  • 7 G. Paciencia
  • 9 I. Ramirez

Timeline

  1. Santos
    25' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    Neymar · Assist: Guilherme Augusto
  2. Santos
    36' Santos Goal · Own Goal
    Lucas Kal
  3. Sport Recife
    46' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Kal · On: A. Gomes do Nascimento
  4. Sport Recife
    46' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo · On: Hyoran
  5. Santos
    60' Santos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Guilherme Augusto · On: B. Rollheiser
  6. Santos
    61' Santos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Willian Arão · On: Ze Rafael
  7. Sport Recife
    65' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gomes do Nascimento

    Foul

  8. Santos
    67' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    João Schmidt · Assist: Neymar
  9. Sport Recife
    75' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Igor Carius
  10. Sport Recife
    76' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Alexandre · On: Aderlan
  11. Sport Recife
    84' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: Romarinho
  12. Sport Recife
    85' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card
    Aderlan

    Foul

  13. Santos
    90' Santos subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Neymar · On: Gabriel Bontempo

Match Stats

Stat Santos Sport Recife
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 375 351
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.15 0.40
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 321 290
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Santos took the lead through Neymar's goal in the 25th minute, setting a strong tone early.
  • ▸ Lucas Kal's own goal at 36 minutes cemented Santos' control and dealt a significant blow to Sport Recife's morale.