Santos secured an important 2-0 home win against Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A1 on March 3, 2025. Goals in each half at the Vila Belmiro gave Santos a comfortable victory and three valuable points in the state championship. Santos took control early, scoring from a well-worked set-piece in the first half to settle any nerves. They doubled their lead after the interval through a clinical counter-attack, effectively sealing the match. Bragantino struggled to create clear chances against a organized Santos defense, with the home goalkeeper rarely tested. The 2-0 result boosted Santos's position in the Paulistão table, demonstrating their strength at home against a direct rival.