Neymar Jr. continues to shine in Brazil: new goal in the victory of Santos against Bragantino

If there is someone who has benefited greatly from changing scenery this season, it's Neymar Jr.. And why wouldn't he? Since the native of Mogi das Cruzes took the important step of terminating his contract with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, where he arguably had his least shining period as a professional player, and donned the Santos jersey, flashes of his most 'crack' and decisive version have started to emerge.

In fact, Neymar has just produced another authentic masterpiece in the Campeonato Paulista with 'Peixe,' reaffirming the stellar moment he is experiencing. The former FC Barcelona player opened the scoring in the match against Bragantino, in a quarter-final encounter of this tournament, scoring in the 9th minute through a route that is becoming a specialty: set-piece goals.

Neymar Jr.'s New Goal with Santos

This time, the '10' of Santos showcased his powerful right foot to convert a direct free-kick goal. A goal that initially seemed challenging to achieve due to the location from which it was executed, almost as if he was taking a corner from the left side, but much closer, specifically from the edge of the area. This perhaps suggested that 'Ney' might opt to cross the ball into the area, where at least four teammates were waiting to finish and send the ball into the net.

However, Neymar decided to play the move like a true 'crack,' shooting directly at the goal, with a shot that didn't have much height but had enough power to bypass the two opponents in the wall and find the net defended by Cleiton, who had little chance to stop that fierce shot in a crowded penalty area.

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— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 3, 2025

This goal marked the opening of the scoring in favor of Santos, who would later extend their lead in the 56th minute with a goal from João Schmidt, who would eventually seal the victory for 'Peixe,' now in the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista alongside Palmeiras and Corinthians. All under the leadership of Neymar Jr., who, since joining Vila Belmiro's giant, has scored three goals and provided three assists in seven games, gradually showing that he has regained joy in his game and that his best form is yet to come.