CRB AL and Santos played out a goalless 0-0 draw in their Brazilian Cup first-leg match on May 23, 2025. The encounter, kicking off at 08:30, was a tactical battle with both teams prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking adventure. Chances were at a premium throughout the 90 minutes, with both goalkeepers having relatively quiet evenings. The result leaves the tie perfectly poised for the second leg at Santos's Vila Belmiro, where the home side will be expected to take the initiative. For CRB, the clean sheet at home is a positive result as they aim to cause an upset in the return fixture. Santos will be content with avoiding an away defeat but know they must be more potent in front of goal at home. The CRB manager will be pleased with his team's organization, while the Santos coach will focus on improving the attacking output. The starting lineups suggested a cautious approach from both sides, leading to the stalemate.