Grêmio coach Luís Castro condemns Brazil's packed football calendar

Grêmio head coach Luís Castro described the Brazilian football schedule as "extreme violence" after his team’s 2‑0 win over Mirassol in the Copa do Brasil round of 16. He highlighted the difficulty of playing two matches in two days and warned it hampers recovery, even though Grêmio will face São Paulo in the league on Saturday.

The club is currently 17th in the Série A with 22 points, fighting relegation. Fans expressed mixed reactions to Castro’s tenure: some defend giving him more time, while others criticize his tactics and results. The debate was captured in a video of supporters outside the Arena, reflecting uncertainty over whether the coach will remain after the upcoming fixtures.