Guarani and Santos face each other at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday, at Brinco de Ouro, in Campinas, in the third round of the Campeonato Paulista. Gabriel Barbosa will be absent from Peixe in the match. THE Sporting News explains the reason.
Why is Gabigol out of Guarani x Santos?
Vojvoda will not be able to count on Gabigol, who ended up suffering from tendinitis and will be prepared for the midweek classic against Corinthians.
Gabigol didn’t even travel with the Peixe delegation to Campinas, the location of this Sunday’s game. Thaciano should be the starter in command of the attack.
The center forward started the game against Palmeiras on the bench and only entered the second half due to tendonitis.
The player returned to Santos for the 2026 season and debuted against Novorizontino. In the duel, Gabigol was on the field for 90 minutes and scored.
Probable Santos lineup
Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo and Escobar (Vinicius Lira); Willian Arão, Zé Rafael (Gabriel Menino) and Rollheiser; Barreal, Thaciano and Lautaro Díaz. Technical: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
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Guarani x Santos: time and where to watch
- Campeonato Paulista 2026 – 3rd round
- Data: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Golden Earring, in Campinas
- Transmission: Cazé TV (youtube), Record (open TV), HBO Max (streaming) and TNT (closed TV).
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