Neymar Junior guided Santos to a crucial 3–0 victory over hosts Juventude in the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian League, delivering one of his most decisive performances of the season.

With this important win, Santos climbed to 44 points, moving two points ahead of Vitória, who currently sit in the relegation zone. With only one round left in the competition, Santos has taken a major step toward securing its place in the Brazilian top flight.

Neymar was the undisputed hero of the match, scoring a spectacular hat-trick with goals in the 56th, 65th, and 73rd minutes—the final goal coming from the penalty spot.

Despite suffering from a knee injury, the Brazilian superstar chose to continue playing, pushing through pain in recent matches with the sole objective of saving Santos from relegation. His sacrifice and leadership have become a defining storyline of Santos’ dramatic fight for survival.