Grêmio advances to Copa do Brasil semifinals after defeating Internacional

Grêmio has advanced to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil after defeating rival Internacional 3-1 in the second leg of the quarterfinals. Following a 0-0 draw in the first leg, Carlos Vinícius scored twice and Filip Krovinović added a third goal at the Arena do Grêmio, which hosted a record crowd of over 55,000 spectators.

This victory marks Grêmio's 17th appearance in the semifinals of the competition. They are set to face Atlético-MG in the next round, scheduled for November. The win provides a boost for Grêmio manager Luís Castro, who celebrated the result on his 65th birthday.

In contrast, Internacional faces significant pressure following the elimination. The club is currently struggling in the Campeonato Brasileiro, sitting in the relegation zone. Manager Paulo Pezzolano faces scrutiny as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Santos to attempt to climb out of the bottom four.