Twelve THOUSAND Grêmio fans signed up to travel on 40 buses to an away game against Coritiba this Monday. Yeah, you read that right. The club actually had to pick and choose who got to go, because the demand was so off the charts. This isn’t just a trip, it’s a full-on movement.
40 Buses to Curitiba? That’s Not Just Support, That’s a Statement
We’re talking about a club that’s currently sitting 18th in the Brasileirão, fighting just to stay in Série A. Most fan bases would be checked out, maybe grumbling from the couch. But Grêmio’s supporters? They’re packing up 40 coaches and heading out to show their club what real loyalty looks like. It’s pure, unadulterated passion. You’ve gotta respect that kind of ride-or-die spirit when your team is struggling. It tells you everything you need to know about what this club means to its community.
Fourth in the League, But Not Where You Think
Here’s the kicker: despite being near the bottom of the league at 18th place, Grêmio ranks FOURTH in overall attendance. Let that sink in for a second. They’re averaging 30,657 fans per game. That’s more people than almost everyone else, only behind giants like Flamengo (59,928), Corinthians (37,860), and Bahia (34,664). This isn’t just good, it’s absolutely wild. How can a team that’s struggling so hard on the field still pull in those kinds of numbers? It shows you the true power of a loyal fanbase. It’s the kind of energy that can spark a turnaround.
With 31 points, Grêmio is just four points behind Inter, who have 35 and have already played their match this round. You know Grêmio is gonna need every single bit of that fan energy to turn things around and stay in Série A. This Monday’s match against Coritiba is huge. Can the fans push them to make a move? You better believe they’re gonna try.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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