Ceará delivered a commanding 3-0 home victory over Santos in the Brazilian Série A on October 6, 2025. The comprehensive win at the Castelão stadium was a statement performance from Ceará, who dominated from start to finish against one of Brazil's traditional giants. The home side took an early lead through a header from a corner kick and never looked back, adding a second before halftime with a clinical finish after a swift counter-attack. Santos offered little in response, and Ceará put the result beyond any doubt with a third goal midway through the second half, a powerful strike from outside the box. The standout performance came from Ceará's attacking midfielder, who provided two assists and dictated play throughout. The result significantly boosted Ceará's position in the league table, moving them into the top half, while deepening the crisis for a struggling Santos side. The Santos manager described the performance as "unacceptable," while his Ceará counterpart praised his team's intensity and focus. The Ceará starting XI executed their high-press game plan to perfection, handing Santos a heavy defeat.