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Atletico Mineiro hosts Santos today in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A fixture. The two sides are separated by just two points in the league table, adding significance to the matchup as both teams look to secure a spot in the top five (G-5) and qualify for the 2027 Copa Libertadores.
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The teams also have a history of closely contested encounters. In the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, Santos won the first leg 2-0, but Atletico Mineiro bounced back with a 4-2 victory in the second leg before advancing 3-1 on penalties.
Why Is Neymar Not Playing Today?
Neymar is not playing today because Santos has decided to rest him to avoid exposing him to the artificial turf.
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The forward recently returned from a thigh injury and came off the bench to score two penalties in a 2-2 draw against Flamengo.
However, Santos’ staff opted not to include him in the traveling squad for the trip to Atletico Mineiro. Neymar has previously struggled on artificial turf and suffered an injury scare at Atletico Mineiro’s Arena MRV in the past, prompting the club to take a cautious approach following his recent return from injury.
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Santos Official Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Diogenes
- Defenders: Rodinei, Lucas Veríssimo, Willian Arão, Escobar
- Midfielders: Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Rollheiser, Gabriel Bontempo, Everton
- Forward: Gabriel Barbosa
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This story was originally published October 11, 2026 at 11:49 AM.