Grêmio and Cruzeiro leadership reaffirm coaching stability

Grêmio CEO Alex Leitão has confirmed that head coach Luís Castro will remain in his position until the end of the 2026 season. Despite the team's precarious 15th-place standing in the Brasileirão and a recent loss to Vitória, the board maintains full confidence in Castro following the club's advancement to the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

Separately, Cruzeiro president Pedro Lourenço addressed recent tournament eliminations in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Lourenço expressed the board's distress over these results but stated that the fans are right to demand better performance. He also reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Portuguese coach Artur Jorge, noting that the club's strategic plan involves keeping Jorge in place until 2030 to ensure stability and growth.

In upcoming league action, Santos is preparing to face Cruzeiro in the 27th round of the Brasileirão, potentially managing squad rotation due to their ongoing Copa Sul-Americana commitments.