Grémio, coached by Portuguese Luís Castro, drew in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. The first-leg result leaves the tie open for the second meeting.
The Brazilian team has not won in three consecutive matches, accumulating negative results across the various competitions they participate in. This sequence of poor results puts pressure on the work of the Portuguese coach at the helm of the club.
Luís Castro, known for his previous work in Portuguese and European football, now faces the challenge of reversing Grémio's negative phase while competing on multiple fronts during the season.




