Brasil de Pelotas faces Grêmio this Wednesday, January 22, at 10 PM (Brasília time), at the Bento de Freitas Stadium, in the 1st round of the Campeonato Gauchão. Below, BRG365 presents the main information about this matchup in the 2025 season!
Where to watch Brasil de Pelotas vs Grêmio in the 1st round?
📆 Date and time: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10 PM (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Bento de Freitas Stadium, in Pelotas (RS)
📺 Where to watch: SporTV, on pay TV, and Premiere
🟨 Referee: Lucas Guimaraes Rechatiko
🖥️ VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins
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How Brasil de Pelotas is doing
From one season to another, the Xavante made a significant overhaul in the squad, with only three players from last year's team remaining. The club also decided to invest in the future with a young coach – William de Mattia, 41 years old, who has already won titles in Mato Grosso and Paraíba.
How Grêmio is doing
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Gustavo Quinteros' debut: The first game of the season marks the debut of coach Gustavo Quinteros in charge of Grêmio.
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Goal for 2025: The club aims to win the eighth consecutive Gauchão title, a historic feat only achieved by Internacional in the 1960s and 70s.
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Squad reform: Grêmio has made only two signings so far: João Lucas (right-back) and Cuéllar (defensive midfielder), both likely to debut in the first match.
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Highlights and doubts: Pavón and Soteldo, who were on the transfer list, pleased Quinteros and are expected to remain in the team. Pavón is likely to be a starter. The left-back position is a concern, as Mayk is experiencing muscular discomfort; if he doesn't play, Pedro Gabriel will be the substitute. Gabriel Grando is expected to take the starting position in goal with Marchesín's imminent transfer to Boca Juniors.
⚽ POSSIBLE LINEUPS
Brasil de Pelotas
Wellington; Murilo, Gabriel Macedo, Bruno Miguel and Higor; Jonathan Cabeça, Juliano Fabro and Kauê; Vini Charopem, Mayco Félix and DG.
Coach: Dema
Grêmio
Gabriel Grando; João Pedro, Jemerson, Rodrigo Ely and Mayk (Pedro Gabriel); Dodi, Villasanti, Pavon, Cristaldo and Aravena; Braithwaite.
Coach: Gustavo Quinteros
