Santos will host Venezuelan club Universidad Central (UCV) at Vila Belmiro on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, holding a commanding 4-1 lead from the first leg in Venezuela.
The Brazilian club can lose by up to two goals and still secure qualification for the tournament's round of 16.
A three-goal victory for Universidad Central would force a penalty shootout, while a four-goal win by the visitors would eliminate Santos.
Strong Home Record Against Venezuelan Opponents
Santos enters the match with an undefeated record at Vila Belmiro against Venezuelan teams in three previous home fixtures.
Their last home meeting against a Venezuelan squad occurred on July 6, 2022, when Santos drew 1-1 with Deportivo Táchira before losing 4-2 on penalties in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.
Earlier encounters at Vila Belmiro include a 2-1 win over Deportivo Lara on March 9, 2021, and a 3-2 victory against Caracas on February 9, 2007, both in the Copa Libertadores.
Broadcast Details
Television broadcaster SBT announced Tiago Leifert as the primary play-by-play announcer, alongside commentator Mauro Beting, referee analyst Nadine Basttos, and reporters André Galvão and Nina Galiotte.
An alternative digital broadcast on SBT Sports' YouTube channel features play-by-play from Anderson Gonçalves with commentators Pedrinho Mídia and Felipe Melo Tonelli, followed by post-match analysis hosted by Renata Saporito.
