Santos, the team that glorified and glorified the legend PELE secured their return to the Brazilian Serie A after their 2-0 win over Coritiba. It thus sealed its return to the top division, a year after the first relegation in its history.

Santos, who celebrated their 112th anniversary earlier this year, were relegated last December after losing 2-1 to Fortaleza in a dramatic final matchday.

However, the goals of Wendell and Romulo Otero in the first half ensured the immediate return of the team to Serie A. And now Santos, after making its big bet, is a "breather" away from the title in Serie B.

"The joy of writing history. A source of honor and joy," said Brazilian forward Guillermo. "Really, a difficult year. The fans deserve it so much, every member of the staff, the board. I have no words."

Pele helped Santos become one of the most famous clubs in world football, with the coastal city team enjoying a golden era in the 1950s and 1960s, winning 10 state and 6 Brazilian titles.

Apart from Pele, Santos have produced a host of top footballers, including Neymar, former AC Milan striker Robinho and Real Madrid's Rodrigo.

"It's been the most difficult year in the history of this club," midfielder Joao Schmidt said, adding: "It took a lot of courage... Almost mission accomplished, we're looking for the title."

They are the first team in the world in any division to surpass 10,000 goals in their history, namely on 20 January 1998. In fact, in their heyday, between 1961 and 1963, they scored in 73 consecutive official games in all competitions, scoring 245 goals. , having 51 wins, 14 draws and 9 losses. The performance is the third best of all time in world football.