Grêmio and Atlético Mineiro Prepare for Copa do Brasil Semifinal Showdown

The first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal takes place this Sunday, with Grêmio facing off against Atlético Mineiro in Porto Alegre at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The teams will meet again for the return leg next Saturday (7) at Arena MRV. The winner of this matchup will secure at least R$34 million in prize money.

Davi De Oliveira Lacerda has been appointed as the referee for this highly anticipated match. Fans can catch the action on SporTV, Premiere, and Amazon Prime.

Grêmio
The Tricolor have made it to the semifinals after defeating Confiança, Mirassol, and their rivals Inter. With five Copa do Brasil titles to their name, Grêmio’s most recent victory came in 2016 against Atlético Mineiro. The team is currently buoyed by two consecutive wins that have lifted them out of the relegation zone in the Brasileirão. Coach Renato Gaúcho will be without Pavón and Diego Caito, meaning João Pedro and Enamorado will retain their spots in the starting lineup.

Atlético Mineiro
On the other side, Atlético Mineiro, known as Galo, advanced past Ceará, Juventude, and rivals Cruzeiro. The club has won the Copa do Brasil twice in its history. Coach Eduardo Domínguez faces challenges in the attack due to injuries to Cassierra, Borbas, and Reinier, who had been filling the striker role. Victor Hugo is expected to step into that position. While Everson and Cuello are back from injuries, only forward Cuello will start the match.

This semifinal encounter promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for a spot in the final.