Overview
- Adam Bareiro put Fortaleza ahead in the first half, and a potential second from the striker was canceled after VAR review.
- Adonis Frías equalized in the second half with a cross-shot that deflected off Bruno Pacheco shortly after Neymar came on.
- Neymar made his first appearance in roughly seven weeks, returning from a grade-2 right rectus femoris injury and playing about 20 minutes.
- Goalkeeper Brenno denied Neymar a stoppage-time winner with a save from a well-struck free kick as late chances fell to both sides.
- Santos moves to 33 points as the first team above the relegation places, while Fortaleza remains on 28 inside the drop zone.