Primeiro Campeonato Gaúcho (1920)
The Immortal Tricolor of Porto Alegre
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as Grêmio, is a Brazilian football club based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. The club was founded in 1903 by German immigrants.
Quick Facts
- Founding community
- German immigrants
- Historic home ground
- Estádio da Baixada
Lore & Background
Grêmio is one of the two major clubs in Rio Grande do Sul, alongside Internacional. The rivalry between the two, known as the Grenal, has significantly impacted the history of the Campeonato Gaúcho. Grêmio has won the state championship 44 times, second only to Internacional's 46 titles. In the early years of the Campeonato Gaúcho (until 1960), the tournament was contested on a regional basis, and Grêmio reached the final 18 times against the champion from the interior, winning 12 times and losing 6.
Reader's Guide
Grêmio's historic home ground in the 1920 era was the Estádio da Baixada. The club's founding community is stated as German immigrants.
Did You Know?
- The Grenal rivalry between Grêmio and Internacional has dominated the state championship since 1940, with only four titles won by other clubs.
- Grêmio participated in the first edition of the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1919, losing the final to Brasil de Pelotas.
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