Grêmio and Internacional prepare for Gre-Nal 454 in Copa do Brasil

Internacional and Grêmio prepare for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil quarter-final clash, known as Gre-Nal 454, scheduled for Thursday at the Arena. The first leg at Beira-Rio ended in a 0-0 draw, a result that highlighted the current struggles of both clubs.

Internacional faces significant pressure in the Brasileirão 2026, having failed to win a single match in the second half of the tournament. With only four points from six matches—comprising four draws and two losses—the team coached by Paulo Pezzolano has fallen into the relegation zone.

Controversy has surrounded Pezzolano's decision to leave Alan Patrick on the bench during the first leg. Despite the tactical shift that saw Inter dominate the second half after his introduction, his initial absence from the starting lineup remains a point of debate. Tickets for the decisive second leg are now on sale.