Overview

• Vasco da Gama scored five of its six goals in a 16-minute burst early in the second half, with Lucas Pitón, David, Philippe Coutinho (2), Rayan and Tché Tché on the scoresheet.
• The defeat was the heaviest home loss Santos has ever suffered in the Brasileirão and the largest margin of defeat in Neymar’s professional career.
• Many Santos supporters at the Morumbi turned their backs to protest the result during the second half.
• Neymar played the full 90 minutes and was seen crying on the pitch before being consoled by Vasco coach Fernando Diniz.
• Hours after the match, Santos relieved Cleber Xavier of his duties and will rely on interim leadership as it battles to avoid relegation.