Is Neymar Playing Tonight? Macara vs Santos Live Streaming & TV Channels Info - Copa Sudamericana - Play Offs

Santos head coach Cuca will look to help his men retain their hard-earned first-leg advantage in the upcoming Copa Sudamericana knockouts, when they take on CSD Macara on Thursday, 20th August, 2026. The Peixe secured a 2-1 win in the previous game as goals from Gabriel Barbosa and Willian Arao cancelled out Franco Posse's 5th-minute strike. Fans will be wondering, ‘Is Neymar playing today?’ as he seems to have returned to the squad fit and raring to go from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As one of the best dribblers in football history, Neymar, showed his timeless ability to pull the strings and help Santos take the slender advantage heading into the second leg. Brazilian football fans wondering where to watch Macara vs Santos live streaming will be getting impatient until the Peixe's next game to see the former Barcelona man in action.

However, injuries have once again made Santos miss the services of Gabriel Bontempo, who is reportedly nursing a thigh injury and has been left for recovery by Cuca in Brazil. Neymar Jr, who remains one of the most famous Brazilian soccer players of all time, will once again be looking to play the role of provider as he looks to push the Peixe into making a deep run this term.

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Macara vs Santos Live Stream

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Macara vs Santos Match Information

Competition: CONMEBOL Sudamericana

Match: Macara vs Santos

Date: 20th August 2026

Stadium: Estadio Bellavista Universidad Indoamérica

Location: Ambato, Ecuador

Kick-Off Timings: 03:30 IST / 22:00 GMT

Referee: Cristian Garay

VAR Referee: TBC

Macara vs Santos: Injuries

The Brazilian side will be missing some players through injuries ahead of the first-leg encounter in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarterfinals on Thursday.