Overview
- Santos beat Cruzeiro 3-0 at Vila Belmiro to secure Série A survival, with Thaciano scoring twice and João Schmidt adding a third; AP reports a 47-point finish and 12th place, though some outlets list 13th.
- After the match, Neymar said he will undergo surgery on his left knee following weeks of playing through a problem.
- Over the final three rounds, he scored against Sport Recife, hit a hat trick versus Juventude, and served as an effective creator against Cruzeiro.
- Neymar finished the season with 19 league appearances and eight goals, according to the Associated Press.
- In an emotional interview, he said he does not know whether he will remain at Santos.