Grêmio and Internacional face relegation battles in Brasileirão

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A resumes following the FIFA international break, with Grêmio and Internacional facing critical relegation battles. Both Rio Grande do Sul clubs are currently in the drop zone, with Grêmio in 17th place and Internacional in 18th.

Grêmio is preparing for a high-stakes five-game stretch in October, starting with an away match against Remo in Belém. Due to injuries to regular full-backs Diego Caito and Marlon, as well as Pedro Gabriel, coach Renato Portaluppi is expected to call up 17-year-old Emanuel from the youth academy. The team also faces uncertainty regarding Villasanti.

Internacional begins its survival attempt against Corinthians at the Beira-Rio. The two clubs will face each other in the Gre-Nal derby on October 11. Both teams have ten matches remaining to secure their positions in the top flight for the 2027 season.