Ex strikes again: Yuri Alberto fires Timão to victory over Santos in BR 25 | OneFootball

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The forward Yuri Alberto was the MAN of the aurinegro derby, valid for the ninth round of the Brasileirão 2025, this Sunday (18).

At the Neo Química Arena, in front of an audience of 47,000 people, the forward enforced the "Law of the Ex" and scored the winning goal.

And that secured the three points for Corinthians over Santos, in the 1-0 victory.

It's worth mentioning that the anticipated duel did not feature the stars Memphis Depay and Neymar.

The Dutchman is still recovering from a right ankle sprain.

While the Brazilian hasn't played for almost a month due to a semimembranosus muscle injury in his left thigh.

👀 First half with few chances?

The first 45 minutes of the alvinegro derby didn't gift us with many thrills...

Santos, for example, had two good opportunities to open the score.

The first, with defender Zé Ivaldo, at 20', with a missed header ALONE in the small area.

The second, with Barreal, at 32', from a cross made by Rollheiser.

On the home side, Timão posed a threat with a dangerous free-kick taken by Igor Coronado, at 39'.

It didn't go in because goalkeeper Brazão managed to deflect it for a corner.

Justifying the excellent personal phase he's experiencing at the moment.

😳 What was that, Yuri Alberto?

Despite the chances, one particular scene stole the spotlight in the first half.

Corinthians' forward Yuri Alberto ended up tearing his shorts in a curious play.

And see for yourself exactly where the shorts tore...

Take the kids out of the room? of course, the internet crowd wouldn't let this one slide...

⚽ The "Law of the Ex" doesn't fail!

The great moments of the second half were undoubtedly led by the same Yuri Alberto, who was developed in Santos' youth academy.

At 21 minutes, the number 9 completed a cross from Martínez with a firm header into Brazão's right corner, to open the scoring.

The goalkeeper even tried to prevent the goal - which was confirmed by VAR after review.

At 40', the same Yuri extended the lead with a chip, but VAR intervened again.

And this time, referee Claus disallowed it due to a foul at the start of the play.

Do you think it was really a foul? Leave your opinion in the comments!

Fact is, the number 9 reached his 69th goal in 182 matches with the Corinthians jersey.

He is also the top scorer at Neo Química Arena with 44 goals, according to GE.

🤔 When are you coming back, Ney?

As mentioned above, Neymar was still not fit to wear the Peixe jersey this weekend.

However, the number 10 already has a scheduled return date.

It's likely that the attacking midfielder will be on the field against CRB, in a midweek game, valid for the Copa do Brasil.

What's next?

With the result, Corinthians reaches 13 points on the table, climbing to eighth place.

Santos, on the other hand, remains stuck at five, languishing in the second-to-last spot in the Brasileiro.

Timão takes the field again in midweek against Grêmio Horizontino, for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil.

Just like Peixe, who visits CRB.

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