The altercation occurred during the first leg of the match between Atlético-MG and Santos. Neymar was involved in a discussion with Atlético-MG fans, which sparked controversy.
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Neymar himself reflected on the incident, stating that he thinks it's healthy to provoke, within the limits of respect. This is in line with the general attitude of the Atlético team, which has preferred to avoid entering into controversies.
Atlético-MG will face Santos in the return leg of the match, with the team needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit.