2023-12-08 17:05:00
For the first time in its history, Santos has been relegated to the second division of the Brazilian Championship.
To remain in the first division without depending on other results, the São Paulo team needed to beat Fortaleza on the last day, but lost 2-1. The northeastern team’s second goal came in stoppage time in the second half.
The São Paulo team reached the last matchday still with a chance to save itself, but Bahía’s victory over Atlético-MG and Vasco’s victory over Bragantino sealed the club’s first relegation.
Santos finished the competition in 17th position with 43 points. Bahía was in 16th place with 44 points and Vasco in 15th with 45.
After the final whistle, the players lay down on the grass, many of them crying, including coach Marcelo Fernandes.
Around the stadium, fans clashed with the police, who dispersed them with tear gas canisters.
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