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0-6! Santos lost a record-breaking defeat, Neymar shed tears at home - the relegation alarm sounded, the coach was dismissed on the spot

1:13pm, 18 August 2025【Football】

[Meeting News]

The 22nd round of the Brazilian League broke out tonight: the newly promoted and relegated opponent Vasco Dagama defeated Santos 6-0 away, tying the team's biggest loss in the top league. Neymar, 33, started for 90 minutes, but rarely knelt down and cried after the final whistle, and his emotions were out of control.

【Technical Statistics】

• Ball possession rate: Santos 54%-46% Vasco

• Shot: Santos 9 (2 shots on the right)- Vasco 18 (10 shots on the right)

• Expected goal (xG): Santos 0.4 - Vasco 3.8

• Key Mr: Former Liverpool/Bayern midfielder Philip Coutinho 2 goals and 1 assist, and was named the best in the game.

[Match Progress]

In the 12th minute, Coutinho scored a goal with his left foot in the front of the penalty area;

In the 26th minute, Vasco counterattacked from the right, center Pedro Enrique headed the ball to expand the score;

In the 38th minute, Santos defender Otavio owned, 0-3;

In the 45th minute, Coutinho scored twice, 0-4 in the half;

In the 56th minute, Vasco used a corner kick to win another goal;

In the 78th minute, Sarasal, who came on the bench, pushed the shot and locked 6-0.

[Instant Response]

After the final whistle, Neymar covered his face with his hands, and tears mixed with rain rolled down. Teammates tried to comfort him, and he waved his hand to signal. The 50,022 fans in the stands were dead silent first, and then booed at the club's management.

【Official Action】

7 minutes after the game, Santos Club announced through the official social media that head coach Claiber Xavier and his coaching staff were immediately dismissed. U20 echelon coach Marcelo Fernandez will temporarily take over the first team command.

【Standards situation】

Santos scored 26 points in 22 rounds, and his ranking fell to 15th, only 2 points from the relegation zone; Vasco rose to 17th with 24 points, fleeing the direct relegation zone.

[Focus on follow-up]

Neimar's contract expires in December, and many European clubs have started preliminary contact;

New coach: Brazilian Football Association technical director Rodrigo Caetano becomes a popular candidate;

In the next round, Santos will challenge the leader Botafogo away, and the pressure to relegation will be further escalated.

[Notes]

From the hero's return to tears, Neymar and Santos' "fairy tale sequel" is sliding towards the cruel chapters of the real script. 6-0 is not just a score, but also a microcosm of the club's structural crisis. If management cannot give a clear reconstruction plan within 48 hours, Brazil's most legendary flag may go away from Europe again.

source:Game 24h VN