# Grêmio and Cruzeiro in Copa do Brasil quarterfinals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-clubs-preseason-friendlies-during-world-cup-pause > Updated: 2026-08-05T20:33:49.000Z. Sources: 109. Developments: 19. On 5 August 2026 Grêmio secured a 1‑0 win over Mirassol at the Arena do Grêmio, with Cristian Pavón scoring from a free‑kick. The victory earned Grêmio a place in the Copa do Brasil quarter‑finals and a R$ 4 million prize. In the same round Cruzeiro defeated Chapecoense 2‑0 at the Mineirão. Matheus Henrique opened the scoring before suffering a fractured nose, and Kaio Jorge converted a second‑half penalty. The win also brought Cruzeiro a R$ 4 million prize and a quarter‑final berth. Both clubs will learn their quarter‑final opponents after the CBF draw scheduled for 11 August in Rio de Janeiro. ## Claims - Cruzeiro defeated Chapecoense 2‑0 in the second‑leg round‑of‑16 match at the Mineirão. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Kaio Jorge scored a penalty to make the second goal for Cruzeiro. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Chapecoense was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil and will focus on the Série B championship. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Mirassol defeated Remo 2‑1 on July 29, 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The match was played at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia (Maião) in Mirassol. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Mirassol's first goal was an own goal by Remo defender Marllon. (corroborated by 6 sources) - João Victor scored Mirassol's second goal with a header from a Reinaldo corner. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Leonel Picco scored Remo's only goal. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The win gave Mirassol 23 points and moved them out of the relegation zone. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Remo remained in the relegation zone with 21 points after the loss. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Matheus Henrique scored the first goal for Cruzeiro and suffered a nose fracture during the match. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The victory gave Cruzeiro a R$ 4 million prize and a place in the quarter‑finals. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Cruzeiro and Grêmio secure quarter‑final spots in Copa do Brasil Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense 2‑0 and Grêmio beat Mirassol 1‑0, sending both clubs to the Copa do Brasil quarter‑finals and earning R$ 4 million each. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-faces-chapecoense-in-decisive-copa-do-brasil-roundof16-second-leg ### 2026-08-03: Grêmio prepares for decisive second leg against Mirassol in Copa do Brasil Grêmio and Mirassol drew 1‑1 in the Copa do Brasil first leg; coach Luís Castro urges a home win in the second leg, set for Wednesday at the Arena, broadcast on Prime Video. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-draws-11-with-mirassol-as-striker-amuzu-awaits-contract-renewal ### 2026-07-31: Mirassol and Grêmio clash in Copa do Brasil round of 16 Mirassol hosts Grêmio on 2 Aug 2026 at Maião for the Copa do Brasil round of 16, broadcast on Amazon Prime Video; Mirassol unbeaten vs Grêmio, both teams under pressure. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-readies-copa-do-brasil-match-vs-mirassol-as-coach-lus-castro-under-fire ### 2026-07-29: Mirassol defeats Remo to escape Brazil Serie A relegation zone Mirassol beat Remo 2‑1 at the Maião on July 29, 2026, lifting them to 23 points and out of the relegation zone, while Remo remains with 21 points. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirassol-defeats-remo-2-1-to-escape-brazil-serie-a-relegation-zone ### 2026-07-17: Mirassol beats Grêmio 2‑1, leaving both clubs in relegation battle Mirassol beat Grêmio 2‑1, keeping both clubs close to the relegation zone; Grêmio will retain coach Luís Castro and plans new signings. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-names-lineup-for-brasileiro-clash-with-mirassol ### 2026-07-11: Grêmio beats Cruzeiro 3-1 in friendly at Brasília’s Arena Mané Garrincha Grêmio beat Cruzeiro 3-1 in a friendly at Brasília’s Arena Mané Garrincha, with goals from Carlos Vinícius, Juan Nardoni and Matheus Nascimento; midfielder Villasanti returned to the squad after injury. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-beats-cruzeiro-3-1-in-friendly-at-braslias-arena-man-garrincha ### 2026-07-11: Grêmio defeats Cruzeiro 3-1 as goalkeeper Gabriel Grando stops two penalties Grêmio beat Cruzeiro 3‑1 in Brasília, with Gabriel Grando saving two penalties; coaches praised defensive changes ahead of upcoming league matches. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-and-grmio-face-off-in-braslia-friendly-ahead-of-brazilian-league-restart ### 2026-07-08: Brazilian clubs set July 12 friendlies ahead of post‑World Cup season Brazilian clubs schedule July 12 friendlies – Treze vs CRAC, Cruzeiro vs Grêmio, and Corinthians vs Cascavel – to test tactics and new signings ahead of the new season. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corinthians-face-cascavel-in-friendly-broadcast-by-xsports ### 2026-07-05: Grêmio intensifies training ahead of decisive Brasileirão clash with Flamengo Grêmio held intensive training sessions and a youth friendly before facing Flamengo, while midfielder Miguel Monsalve impressed in recent friendlies and attracted transfer interest. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-intensifies-training-ahead-of-decisive-brasileiro-clash-with-flamengo ### 2026-07-04: Grêmio and Chapecoense set for friendly in Sinop, Mato Grosso Grêmio and Chapecoense will play a friendly on 4 July 2026 at Estádio Gigante do Norte in Sinop, Mato Grosso, broadcast live online and on radio as preparation for the post‑World Cup season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-to-face-chapecoense-in-friendly-at-sinops-gigante-do-norte-stadium ### 2026-07-03: Grêmio to face Chapecoense in friendly at Sinop, Brazil Grêmio and Chapecoense will play a friendly in Sinop, Brazil on 4 July 2026, with Grêmio rotating the squad and new defender Wallace debuting. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-to-face-chapecoense-in-friendly-at-sinop-brazil ### 2026-07-02: Grêmio and Corinthians ready for preseason friendlies in Brazil Grêmio and Corinthians are training for upcoming friendlies—Grêmio vs Chapecoense in Sinop, and Corinthians vs Cascavel in Paraná—while focusing on tactics and offensive drills. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-and-corinthians-ready-for-preseason-friendlies-in-brazil ### 2026-07-01: Cruzeiro and Grêmio to play friendly in Brasília ahead of international tournaments Cruzeiro and Grêmio will face off in a friendly in Brasília on 12 July 2026, prepping for their Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana campaigns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-and-grmio-to-play-friendly-in-braslia-ahead-of-international-tournaments ### 2026-06-30: Grêmio readies both women's and men's squads for upcoming fixtures Grêmio’s women’s team trained for a Flamengo match while the men’s side prepared for a Chapecoense friendly, with both squads undergoing technical and tactical sessions in Brazil. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-readies-both-womens-and-mens-squads-for-upcoming-fixtures ### 2026-06-27: Grêmio beats Cascavel 2‑1 in friendly as coach backs Gabriel Mec as playmaker Grêmio won 2‑1 over Cascavel in a friendly; coach Luís Castro highlighted Gabriel Mec’s playmaking role and said the result mattered little as the team prepares for the second half of the season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-defeats-cascavel-reserves-21-in-friendly-match ### 2026-06-24: Mirassol's league match against Grêmio moved up amid World Cup pause Mirassol's Brasileirão game versus Grêmio was moved to July 16 because of the World Cup break and Grêmio’s Copa Sudamericana duties, leading Internacional to cancel a friendly with Mirassol and seek a new test. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirassols-league-match-against-grmio-moved-up-amid-world-cup-pause ### 2026-06-23: Cruzeiro schedules international friendlies in Brazil during World Cup break Cruzeiro will host Uruguay’s Defensor on 4 July at Mineirão and face Grêmio on 12 July in Brasília as preparatory friendlies during the World Cup pause. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-schedules-international-friendlies-in-brazil-during-world-cup-break ### 2026-06-17: Grêmio resumes training and lines up preseason friendlies Grêmio began preseason training on 17 June, missing five players, and confirmed a friendly versus Cascavel on 27 June while negotiating matches with Chapecoense and Cruzeiro ahead of July’s competitive fixtures 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-resumes-training-and-lines-up-preseason-friendlies ### 2026-06-17: Brazilian clubs Grêmio, Cruzeiro and Internacional schedule matches during World Cup break Grêmio and Cruzeiro are planning a friendly during the World Cup pause, while Internacional's U‑20 and U‑17 teams play competitive matches in Ceará and Minas Gerais. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-clubs-grmio-cruzeiro-and-internacional-arrange-games-during-world-cup-pause --- Cite as: Grêmio and Cruzeiro in Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-clubs-preseason-friendlies-during-world-cup-pause