Santos vs Vitória

Santos claimed a vital 3-1 win over Vitória at Vila Belmiro on Saturday, with Bolivian winger Miguelito orchestrating the victory as the standout player in what was the home side's most complete performance of the season. Miguelito broke the deadlock in the 19th minute to set the tone. Santos then put the match away early in the second half through Álvaro Barreal (54') and Gabriel Barbosa (56'), with Miguelito turning provider for Gabigol's header. The celebration, however, cost him dearly — Gabigol produced an obscene gesture that VAR flagged, earning a straight red card moments later. Carlos Renê pulled one back for Vitória in the 74th minute, but ten-man Santos held firm without serious alarm. The three points lift Santos out of the relegation zone to 15th place, a timely boost heading into the World Cup break. Vitória leave empty-handed and will need to regroup before the Brasileirão resumes.