Galo to decide Copa do Brasil final spot at Arena MRV | OneFootball

Galo already knows the order of home advantage for the 2026 Copa do Brasil semifinal. In a draw held by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) this Thursday (10), it was decided that Atlético will play the first match of the tie against Grêmio away from home and will host the second leg at the Arena MRV.

The first leg will take place on November 1, at the Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre. The spot in the final will be decided on November 8, at the Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. The match times have not yet been set by the CBF.

Copa do Brasil Semifinal (Base dates)

📅 November 1 – first leg🏟️ Arena do Grêmio⚽ Grêmio x Atlético

📅 November 8 – second leg🏟️ Arena MRV⚽ Atlético x Grêmio

Atlético reached the semifinal after eliminating Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw at Mineirão, Galo came from behind to beat their rival 2-1 at the Arena MRV and secured qualification.

Grêmio, Atlético’s opponent in the semifinal, advanced after eliminating Internacional. Tricolor won the Gre-Nal 3-1 at the Arena do Grêmio, after a goalless draw in the first match.

With the home advantage order set, Galo will have the chance to decide a place in the Copa do Brasil final at home. The clash between Atlético and Grêmio is a rematch of the 2016 final.

The 2026 edition will bring a new feature in the final: it will be played as a single match, on December 6. Arena Mané Garrincha, in Brasília, will host the final.

Semifinals

Atlético x Grêmio1/11 – Grêmio x Atlético8/11 – Atlético x Grêmio

Prize Money

Qualification for the semifinal has already guaranteed Atlético and the other semifinalists prize money of R$ 9 million for the stage, in addition to the amounts accumulated in previous rounds. The Copa do Brasil champion will receive R$ 78 million, while the runner-up will take home R$ 34 million.

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