On Tuesday, Santos defeated Universidad Central 4-1 in Venezuela, advancing confidently in the Conmebol Sudamericana 2026 round-of-16 playoffs. Gabriel Bontempo, Gabriel Menino, and Rony contributed to the scoring, while Maicol Ruiz netted a consolation goal for the Venezuelan side. Santos can afford to lose by two goals in the return match to secure progression, while Universidad Central must win by three to force penalties. Santos will next face Chapecoense in the Brasileirão, potentially marking Neymar’s return.
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