Corinthians Complete Winless Streak with Draw Against Santos in Brasileirão Clash

Santos and Corinthians battled to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested match at Vila Belmiro on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the sixth round of the Brasileirão. The result halts Corinthians’ five-game winless streak, a period mirroring a similar slump experienced in 2024.

Match Highlights

Memphis Depay opened the scoring for Corinthians in the 17th minute, showcasing skillful footwork to break past a defender and finish with a composed strike. Though, Santos quickly responded with a goal from Gabigol, capitalizing on a mistake in Corinthians’ midfield. The game settled into a slower pace after the initial flurry of goals, with limited clear-cut chances created.

Depay’s Assessment

Following the match, Memphis Depay acknowledged Corinthians’ struggles, stating, “We conceded the equalizer very quickly and that gave them confidence.” He too emphasized that personal relationships with players like Neymar are irrelevant on the pitch, adding, “Outside of the field, we are friends… but that doesn’t matter.” Source

Neymar’s Performance

Neymar, playing for Santos, had a relatively quiet game ahead of potential inclusion in the Brazilian National Team squad for upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia. While involved in the build-up to Gabigol’s goal, he only managed two shots throughout the match, one header going narrowly wide and a late free-kick that sailed over the goal line. Source

Corinthians’ Recent Form

This draw comes as a relief for Corinthians, who had been on a five-game stretch without a win – three draws (against Portuguesa, Cruzeiro and Santos) and two defeats (against Novorizontino and Coritiba). Their previous winless run of similar length occurred between June and August 2024, when they faced a battle against relegation.

League Standings

After six matches, Santos currently occupies the 13th position in the Brasileirão standings with six points, having scored nine goals and conceded eleven. Corinthians will be hoping to build on this draw as they look to improve their position in the league table.

Upcoming Fixtures

Santos will next face Internacional at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Source