📋 Internacional and Santos named for Beira-Rio relegation scrap

Internacional and Santos have been selected to face off in a relegation scrap at Beira-Rio. The teams were eliminated from the Copa do Brasil and are focusing on the upcoming 2026 Brasileirão season. The match, scheduled for this Sunday at 4pm (Brasília time), will be officiated by Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ) and broadcast on RBS TV, Globo, and Premiere.

Internacional currently occupies the 18th position in the standings with 25 points. Their performance this season has been inconsistent, with only three wins from 13 home matches, complemented by five draws and five losses. Their last positive result came on May 16, when they secured a 4-1 victory over Vasco.

On the other hand, Santos boast 29 points, placing them 14th in the table. Their away record, however, is less impressive, with two wins, four draws, and five losses. Internacional's coach, Esteban Conde, will be in charge of Santos due to Pezzolano's suspension, while Bernabei is absent due to card accumulation. Calebe is also ruled out with a sprained left ankle.

Vitinho and Carbonero will return to the starting lineup for Internacional, while Ronaldo replaces Villagra, who drops to the bench. For Santos, Cuca is absent due to injuries to Lucas Veríssimo, Barreal, and Neymar, who may be out for up to two months with a rectus femoris injury. However, Lima and Arthur are available and will start on the bench. Gustavo Henrique is expected to start among the XI, and Arão returns to center-back and attack.