Santos Laguna returned to victory in Copa Sudamericana with a 2-1 win over Macará in Vila Belmiro. Neymar was the hero of the game, providing two assists and asking the fans to support the team.
What happened?
Neymar returned to Copa Sudamericana and did it big, with a great performance and two assists to help the Peixe come back 2-1 against Macará in Vila Belmiro.
Why it matters for Santos Laguna
The team of Cuca needs the win to stay in the competition, and Neymar is key to achieving it. The Brazilian has demonstrated his ability to provide assists and score goals, and his leadership is fundamental to the team.
What comes next?
Santos Laguna will face Vasco da Gama of Colombia on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in a game that will be crucial for the Copa Sudamericana classification.
Currently, Santos Laguna is in 17th place in Liga MX, with 0 points and 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 3 games. The team has a -5 goal difference, with 2 goals scored and 7 goals received. They are 7 points behind the leaders of the competition, Club America.
In their last game, Santos Laguna lost 0-1 to Atlas on July 26, 2026. In their last streak of games, the team has lost 4 of the last 5 games, with a streak of LLLWLL. In their next game, Santos Laguna will face Guadalajara Chivas on August 17, 2026, in a game that will be crucial for the Liga MX classification.
