Despite struggling with a knee injury, Neymar scored a crucial second-half hat-trick to lead Santos to a 3-0 victory over Juventude. The win lifts his side out of the Serie A relegation zone with one game left to play in the season.
Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda hailed the performance as a “very good show,” emphasizing Neymar’s effectiveness in a difficult moment. Santos is now two points clear of danger heading into their final match against Cruzeiro, thanks to their star’s timely heroics.