Internacional and Grêmio meet this Sunday (25), at 8pm (Brasília time), for the first GreNal of the 2026 season. The Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, will be the stage for the classic valid for the fifth round of the group stage of the 2026 Gaúcho Championship.
GreNal 449 precedes the duo’s debuts in Series A of the Brazilian Championship. Inter hosts Athletico-PR on Wednesday (28), at 7 pm (Brasília time), while Grêmio visits Fluminense on the same date, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time).
Even with the national competition in sight, . Both lead groups A and B respectively, with nine points each.
In the previous round, 2-0, same score as . Paulo Pezzolano’s men are virtually classified for the next phase, while Luís Castro’s men have already mathematically guaranteed advancement.
How Inter arrives
A change could happen in the defense: Félix Torres becomes an option to replace Victor Gabriel and form a partnership with Gabriel Mercado.
The new reinforcement debuted for Inter in the previous match, as did Paulinho Paula, who should be in midfield. Ronaldo and Alan Patrick are the favorites to complete the sector.
Bruno Henrique appears as an alternative. Midfielder Rodrigo Villagra could debut for Colorado and should be involved in the match, but as an alternative for the second half.
How Grêmio arrives
Weverton should continue as a starter in Grêmio’s goal. The defensive line, however, will be completely modified. Gustavo Martins and Wagner Leonardo form the defense duo, with Marcos Rocha on the right flank and Marlon on the left.
In midfield, Arthur and Tiaguinho are the favorites to be behind Cristaldo or Willian’s formation.
In attack, Tetê tends to be chosen for the right wing. Amuzu must be played on the right. José Enamorado will possibly enter the field in the complementary stage of the classic. Carlos Vinicius completes the team in terms of offensive reference.
Internacional x Grêmio
Internacional’s probable lineup
Rochet; Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Mercado, Félix Torres (Victor Gabriel) and Bernabei; Ronaldo, Paulinho Paula, Vitinho, Alan Patrick and Carbonero; Borré. Coach: Paulo Pezzolano.
Grêmio’s probable lineup
Weverton (Grando); Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Martins, Wagner Leonardo and Marlon; Arthur, Tiaguinho, Tetê, Cristaldo (Willian) and Amuzu; Carlos Vinícius. Coach: Luís Castro.
Technical sheet
- Reason: 5th round of the group stage of the Campeonato Gaúcho
- Date and time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre (RS)
- Arbitrator: Lucas Horn (RS)
- Auxiliaries: Tiago Augusto Kappes Diel (RS) e Michael Stanislau (RS)
- OUR: Jean Pierre Lima (RS)
- Where to watch: Premiere
