Corinthians vs Santos lineups set for Brasileirão derby
Corinthians and Santos have named their lineups for Sunday’s Brasileirão clash at Neo Química Arena, with Memphis Depay starting and Neymar returning for…
Corinthians and Santos have announced their lineups for corinthians vs santos, the Brasileirão’s 25th-round derby on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Neo Química Arena. The match carries weight for both clubs, with televised coverage listed on Globo and Premiere.
The teams arrive with notable changes. Corinthians are without Breno Bidon, while Fernando Diniz also does not have André Ramalho, Zakaria Labyad and Yuri Alberto available. Santos, meanwhile, are missing João Schmidt through yellow-card suspension, but Neymar is back in the starting side after sitting out the Copa do Brasil loss to Palmeiras.
Lineup changes shape corinthians vs santos
Corinthians made two changes from their recent regular starting team. Dieguinho replaces Breno Bidon, while Memphis Depay starts for the first time since signing his renewal, with Pedro Raul dropping out.
The home side line up with Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan and Rodrigo Garro; Dieguinho, Kaio César and Memphis Depay. It is a front line built for pace and movement. Short, sharp. That is the plan.
For Santos, Cuca also made two changes. Gabriel Bontempo comes in for João Schmidt, and Neymar replaces Rollheiser. The Peixe start with Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres and Escobar; Willian Arão, Gustavo Henrique, Bontempo and Barreal; Neymar and Gabigol.
There was also movement on the bench. João Paulo is out amid recent speculation, and Diógenes is listed as the backup goalkeeper.
What the match means for both clubs
The timing matters. Corinthians are trying to steady their season after winning just two of their last five matches across all competitions, according to Goal. Back-to-back Serie A defeats to Red Bull Bragantino and Cruzeiro have added pressure on Diniz’s squad at home.
Santos, for their part, come in after a 3-0 defeat to Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil. Goal reported that the club sit 14th in Serie A, only four points above the relegation zone, which makes this trip to São Paulo more urgent than a normal derby.
That is the real stake here. A derby can change the mood fast. One result can calm a tense week, and one poor showing can sharpen the questions even more. For supporters, the lineups already hint at the kind of night this could become: Corinthians leaning on Depay’s first start since renewal, Santos turning back to Neymar after the Palmeiras setback.
Goal said Corinthians vs Santos is available live via Fanatiz and Premiere, with Fanatiz carrying the match for international viewers and Premiere serving subscribers in Brazil. Globo and Premiere will also broadcast the game in selected regions, including São Paulo, Ceará, Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraná.
In Santos’ camp, Neymar’s return may be the headline, but the club’s off-field relief also matters. Goal reported that a FIFA transfer embargo was lifted earlier this week after Neymar’s family agency cleared an outstanding debt owed to Monaco. The club still needs a result on the grass, and the next 90 minutes at Neo Química Arena will say more than any statement from either bench.
