Key Takeaways:
- Neymar scored a hat-trick as Santos triumphed 3-0 away to Juventude in the 37th round of the Brasileirão Betano
- This is Neymar’s first three-goal haul since 9 April 2022, when he played for Paris Saint-Germain
- Santos now sit two points above the relegation zone before hosting Cruzeiro on 7 December
Match Analysis: Neymar Inspires Santos to Vital Victory
Neymar delivered a standout performance for Santos, netting all three goals in a dominant 3-0 away win against Juventude during the 37th round of the Brasileirão. This emphatic result provided Santos with three much-needed points as they battle to avoid relegation, lifting them to a position two points clear of the drop zone ahead of the league’s final matchday.
𝐈𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐌𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 🤯🤯🤯
CAN YOU IMAGINE SCORING A HAT-TRICK WHILE PLAYING THROUGH INJURY, JUST TO SAVE YOUR BOYHOOD CLUB? 🫨
Neymar is doing absolutely 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮 to keep Santos up 😍👑 pic.twitter.com/AbgXLFPhBw
— 433 (@433) December 4, 2025
Neymar’s Latest Hat-Trick and Historical Context
The achievement marks Neymar’s first hat-trick since 9 April 2022, when he was playing for Paris Saint-Germain and scored three times in a 6-1 victory over Clermont in Ligue 1. The Brazilian international, now 33 years old, joined Santos in January on a six-month deal, before extending his stay at the club through to the end of 2025.
League Standings and Upcoming Fixture
This crucial win leaves Santos with a two-point cushion above the relegation spots. Looking ahead to the final round, Santos will host Cruzeiro on 7 December, where they will aim to secure their top flight status for another season.
