Grêmio prepares for decisive second leg against Mirassol in Copa do Brasil
The first‑leg encounter between Grêmio and Mirassol in the Copa do Brasil eighth‑finals ended 1‑1, with Bruno Santos scoring for Mirassol and Francis Amuzu equalising for Grêmio. Coach Luís Castro said the tie remains open and emphasized that a win at the Arena is needed to secure a quarter‑final spot. He noted injuries to key attackers Tetê and Amuzu, and the need for fresh offensive options. The return match is scheduled for 19:30 (BRT) on Wednesday at the Arena do Grêmio and will be broadcast live on Prime Video and Amazon Prime. Both sides will likely field similar 4‑2‑3‑1 formations, with Grêmio hoping to capitalize on home advantage to avoid a penalty shoot‑out.
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