A spectacular free-kick goal from Neymar, proving once again why he remains a top talent in Brazilian football
Despite being 33, Neymar still commands a significant market value of €15 million, according to Transfermarkt.com
Santos has advanced to the semifinals of the Paulista Championship with a strong 2-0 victory over Bragantino.
The standout moment of the match? A brilliant free-kick goal from Neymar, proving once again why he remains a football icon.
Neymar's Magic from the Free-Kick Spot
The 33-year-old superstar opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a perfectly placed free kick from the edge of the box.
He curled the ball past the Bragantino goalkeeper, sending Santos fans into celebration.
Schmidt extended the lead in the 56th minute, finishing off a precise assist from Guilherme.
However, the night took an unfortunate turn for Neymar.
In the 76th minute, he was substituted for Gabriel Veron due to an apparent injury, raising concerns about his availability for the next matches.
Neymar really tore his ACL, missed over a year of football, switched teams & still scored a free kick before Mbappé 😭pic.twitter.com/kLau6afZDx
— Ginga Bonito 🇧🇷 (@GingaBonitoHub) March 3, 2025
Neymar’s Impact Since Returning to Santos
Neymar has been in excellent form since rejoining Santos during the winter transfer window.
In seven matches, he has scored three goals and provided three assists.
His presence has been vital to the team’s performance.
And ability to score and create opportunities makes him an essential part of Santos’ title ambitions.
What’s Next for Neymar and Santos?
With a semifinal spot secured, Santos now focuses on their next big challenge.
Fans eagerly await updates on Neymar’s injury, hoping he will be fit for the decisive matches ahead.
