Santos FC’s relegation to Serie B was shocking. It was their first drop from Brazil’s top flight in the club’s 111-year history. The relegation occurred after a 2-1 loss to Fortaleza in the final round of the season.
This defeat concluded a woeful run of five games without a victory, ultimately leaving Santos in 17th place among the 20 teams in the league. Sadly, the disappointment did not stop there.
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“Do not concede the opener”
Santos faced their third straight defeat in Serie B, losing 3-1 to Novorizontino last Friday. This loss marks a clear pattern: Santos struggles to recover after conceding the first goal.
In matches where they’ve fallen behind this season—against:
Amazonas,
É para entrar para a história, @oficialamfc! 🐆🟡⚫️
A Onça venceu o Santos no 1° jogo da história entre os rivais. Também é a primeira vitória do Amazonas no #BrasileirãoBetNacional! 🤩👏 pic.twitter.com/Nnq2HqFfFD
— Brasileirão Betnacional – Série B (@BrasileiraoB) May 11, 2024
América-MG,
⚽️ GOL DO AMÉRICA!
👤 Juninho
⏱️ 2T 21'
🔸 @AmericaFC1912 2️⃣❎1️⃣ @SantosFC#AMExSAN #BrasileirãoBetnacional pic.twitter.com/8CC5qc6bcD— Brasileirão Betnacional – Série B (@BrasileiraoB) May 25, 2024
Botafogo-SP,
DEIXOU A LANTERNA E O Z4!!! 🪜⬆️
A primeira vitória do @botafogofsa na competição veio justamente no duelo paulista, diante do Santos. O resultado espanta a lanterna. Pantera fora da zona perigosa! pic.twitter.com/IiWhny15u6
— Brasileirão Betnacional – Série B (@BrasileiraoB) June 4, 2024
and Novorizontino
O TIGRE MOSTROU QUE MANDA EM SEU TERRITÓRIO! 🐯⚫️🟡
O @novorizontino batalha incansavelmente e vence o Santos, jogando no Jorjão! Com o resultado, a equipe de Novo Horizonte pula para a primeira página de classificação! pic.twitter.com/m4EkMKJ8ki
— Brasileirão Betnacional – Série B (@BrasileiraoB) June 8, 2024
They’ve lost each time. This string of defeats has knocked Santos from their early lead in the league.
Their defense has been weak, letting in ten goals in nine games, an average of just over one per game. In the last three matches alone, they conceded seven goals.
Looking to break their losing streak, Santos will face Operário-PR this Friday. The game kicks off at 7 PM Brasília time at the Germano Kruger Stadium in Ponta Grossa.
This match offers Santos a chance to regain their form and improve their league standing.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
