Overview
- Neymar repeatedly argued with referee Sávio Pereira Sampaio and was booked in the 36th minute.
- Flamengo’s opener followed a corner that Neymar said should not have been awarded due to a foul on goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão.
- Post-match, Neymar called the referee “very bad” and “arrogant” and alleged he was threatened with a booking if he approached.
- Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda substituted Neymar in the 85th minute for Rollheiser, prompting a protest from the forward before he went straight to the locker room.
- Flamengo led 3-0 before late goals cut the deficit to 3-2, leaving Santos 17th in the table.