📹 Grêmio cruise past Inter into Copa do Brasil semis | OneFootball

At the Arena, in Porto Alegre, Grêmio beat Internacional 3-1 and qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.

The derby, so lukewarm in the first leg (0-0 at Beira-Rio), delivered much more in the decisive quarterfinal match.

And the Tricolor Gaúcho produced a “textbook” first half and practically sealed qualification.

Before the 15-minute mark, Carlos Vinícius showed his “striker’s instinct” by appearing at the far post, pouncing on the loose ball after a scramble in the box, and opening the scoring for Grêmio.

Fueled by the rhythm of the tricolor supporters, who made their presence felt in the stands from the very first minute, the center-forward received the ball from Amuzu on the left wing, burst forward at speed, and doubled the lead.

After the break, Grêmio controlled the game well, gave away very little at the back, and still scored a third, with Krovinovic making the most of another assist from Amuzu. 

Inter were left with no option but to throw themselves forward in desperation, but they ran into an inspired night from goalkeeper Weverton.

The Colorado side did pull one back through Vitinho, who headed home unmarked in the box after an assist from Alan Patrick.

🚦 Situation

After knocking out their biggest rivals, Grêmio advanced to face Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras and Vasco are still alive in the race for the national title.

For Internacional, all that remains now is the fight to stay up in the Brasileirão, where they sit third from bottom with just 25 points.

The Colorado side returns to action next Sunday (6), when they host Santos at Beira-Rio in Round 26 of the Brazilian Championship.

Meanwhile, the Immortal Tricolor (15th place with 28 points) face Vitória at Barradão on Monday (7), in the final match of the round.

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