Match goers prepared early as Internacional and Grêmio face off in Gre-Nal 453. The Copa do Brasil match is on Aug. 27, 2026, in Porto Alegre. Shifts occurred when Grêmio coach Luis Castro made four lineup changes. Team data came out after both teams announced their starting elevens shortly before kickoff. More buzz built up as fan groups gathered around the city to watch the game. The Consulado Colorado Santa Cruz was among them. Loud cheers started early while the sides stayed busy at sessions. This game could go either way and crowd size appeared strong.