Grêmio starts the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior in search of the competition title. The team led by Fabiano Daitx is in Group 21, alongside Atlético Guaratinguetá, Porto Vitória and Vitória da Conquista.
The key is based in the city of Guaratinguetá, in the interior of São Paulo.
O Sporting News shows the debut duel and Imortal’s game table in the Copinha.
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When will Grêmio debut at Copinha?
Grêmio has its debut scheduled in Copinha for Sunday (01/05), at 3pm (Brasília time), against Vitória da Conquista, at the Professor Dario Rodrigues Leite Stadium, in Guaratinguetá.
Grêmio’s game table in the Copa São Paulo
- Grêmio x Vitória da Conquista – 05/01, at 3pm – Estádio Prof. Dario Rodrigues Leite.
- Porto Vitória x Grêmio – 01/08, at 3pm – Estádio Prof. Dario Rodrigues Leite.
- Atlético Guaratinguetá x Grêmio – 08/01, at 1pm – Prof. Dario Rodrigues Leite.
Who are the players registered by Grêmio in the Copinha?
Grêmio signed up 22 players to compete in the Copa São Paulo, with highlights being striker Gabriel Mec, considered one of the team’s greatest revelations and who Chelsea has his eye on.
- Goalkeepers: João Victor, Mateus Bertolo and Ygor
- Defenders: João Lima, Luis Eduardo, Nathan e Viery
- Sides: Cristiano, Igor, Pedro Gabriel and Wesley Costa
- Midfielders: Araújo, Hiago, Jeferson, Kaick, Riquelme, Smiley and Tiago
- Attackers: Alysson, Gabriel Mec, Gabriel Passos and Jardiel
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When does the 2025 Cup start?
The 2025 São Paulo Junior Football Cup starts on January 2nd and will have the grand final on January 25th, the anniversary of the city of São Paulo.
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What are the regulations for the 2025 Cup?
The top two in each group go through to the knockout stage of the competition, which is played in a single game. In case of a draw in normal time, the decision will be on maximum penalties.
Who are the biggest champions of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup?
In the 54 editions of the Copinha played to date, Corinthians is the great champion, with 11 titles. Behind are Fluminense and Inter, with five trophies each. São Paulo and Flamengo complete the top-5 with four wins.
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Who are the biggest Copinha champions?
- Corinthians – 11 titles – 1969, 1970, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2024
- Fluminense – 5 titles – 1971, 1973, 1977, 1986 and 1989
- Inter – 5 titles – 1974, 1978, 1980, 1998 and 2020
- São Paulo – 4 titles – 1993, 2000, 2010 and 2019
- Flamengo – 4 titles – 1990, 2011, 2016 and 2018
- Santos – 3 titles – 1984, 2013 and 2014
- Atlético-MG – 3 titles – 1975, 1976 and 1983
- Palmeiras – 2 titles – 2022 and 2023
- Nacional-SP – 2 titles – 1972 and 1988
- Ponte Preta – 2 titles – 1981 and 1982
- Portuguese – 2 titles – 1991 and 2002
