Grêmio and Corinthians Clash in High-Stakes Brazilian Championship Match

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Grêmio and Corinthians are set to face off at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Arena do Grêmio. This match is part of the 12th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro and will be broadcast nationwide on Premiere.

Grêmio comes into the game riding a wave of momentum after achieving three consecutive victories, including two in the league against Juventude and Bahia, and one in the Sul-Americana against Sportivo Luqueño. The team is currently in 12th place with 15 points.

“There has been clear evolution in our performance,” said Grêmio’s coach, Mano Menezes. The Tricolor is looking to build on this positive trend, hoping to move up the standings.

Corinthians also sits at 15 points but is one position higher in the table. The team has struggled recently, failing to win in their last three matches, and was knocked out in the group stage of the Sul-Americana.

With injuries and international call-ups affecting the squad, coach Dorival Júnior is facing challenges in finalizing the starting lineup. “We have to adapt quickly,” he stated regarding the missing players.

Key players missing for Corinthians include Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay, who is being rested after international duty. In contrast, Grêmio expects to have a near full squad available.

Potential lineups are set: Grêmio may start with Tiago Volpi in goal and Gustavo Martins, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann, and Marlon in defense. Meanwhile, Corinthians will likely field Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Cacá, and Fabrizio Angileri at the back.

This match could be crucial for both teams. Victory would not only bolster their positions in the league but could also instill much-needed confidence as they approach the midpoint of the season.