Brazilian football star Neymar celebrated Santos' recent achievement of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, even though he did not participate in the match against Macará. Santos managed to secure their place in the next round with a goalless draw at an altitude of 2,580 meters, having won the first leg 2-1 at home.

Although Neymar was not on the field, as he was preserved from playing to avoid fatigue in the high altitude, he expressed his support for the team through social media. Santos shared a group photo from their locker room, which Neymar promptly reposted on his Instagram stories with the message "We continue," showing his solidarity with the team.

Looking ahead, Santos will face a Brazilian rival in the quarter-finals, Atlético Mineiro. The first leg of this match is scheduled for September 9, with the return leg on September 16. While Santos is performing well internationally, they must also focus on improving their position in the domestic league, where they currently sit 14th out of 20 teams, facing the threat of relegation.

The upcoming matches for Santos are crucial, as they will play against Mirassol in the Brasileirao on August 23, followed by a Copa Brasil match against Palmeiras on August 26, and then another league match against Corinthians on August 30. With only six wins out of 38 matches so far, Santos needs to step up their game in the domestic competition.