# Grêmio football club relegation struggle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grmio-football-club-relegation-struggle
> Updated: 2026-09-13T18:54:18.000Z. Sources: 91. Developments: 3.

Grêmio is navigating a difficult 2026 season, balancing a pursuit of the Copa do Brasil with the urgent need to avoid relegation in the Campeonato Brasileiro. While the club reached the Copa do Brasil semifinals after defeating Internacional, Conmebol regulations require them to remain in the top flight to qualify for the 2027 Copa Libertadores.

Concerns regarding relegation have intensified due to Grêmio’s poor away form. Following a 1-0 loss to Vitória, the club has failed to win an away match in 13 attempts this season, earning only four points. Historical data suggests a dire outlook, as every team in the current 20-team format that has finished a season without an away win has been relegated.

In a critical 27th-round match at the Arena do Grêmio, Vasco da Gama secured a 2-1 comeback victory. Although Grêmio took an early lead in the first half through a goal by Mathías Villasanti in the 39th minute, Vasco mounted a second-half comeback with goals from Thiago Mendes and Facundo Colidio. The win marked Vasco’s first away victory in the competition this season and ended their 20-year winless streak when playing away against Grêmio.

The result leaves Grêmio in 15th place with 28 points, increasing the pressure on manager Luís Castro. Vasco also reached 28 points, moving to 17th place in the relegation zone; while they have tied the points total of Grêmio and Mirassol, Vasco currently trails due to a goal difference of -12 compared to Grêmio’s -7. Following the match, Vasco captain Thiago Mendes praised the squad’s resilience, stating, “We didn't give up.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Brazilian football: Rio Verde leads Divisão de Acesso as Vasco wins away

Recent Brazilian football updates include Rio Verde taking the lead in the Goiano Divisão de Acesso and Vasco da Gama securing a crucial away win against Grêmio in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasco-da-gama-defeats-grmio-2-1-to-climb-closer-to-safety

### 2026-09-11: Vasco defeats Grêmio 2-1 in Brasileirão comeback victory

Vasco da Gama defeated Grêmio 2-1 in a comeback victory in Porto Alegre, intensifying the relegation battle in the Brasileirão. Vasco remains in the Z-4 but gains momentum for the upcoming rounds.

82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasco-prefers-so-janurio-for-copa-do-brasil-semifinal

### 2026-09-09: Grêmio faces dual pressure of relegation risk and Copa do Brasil success

Grêmio faces a precarious season, balancing a Copa do Brasil semifinal run with a struggle to avoid relegation in the Brasileirão after failing to win any away matches this year.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-faces-dual-pressure-of-relegation-risk-and-copa-do-brasil-success

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