Serie A Regular Season - 17
Gremio 3 - 2 FT Santos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' C. Pavon
Gabriel Barbosa (Miguelito) 32'
40' Carlos Vinicius (F. Amuzu)
Gustavo Henrique 45'
HT
46' ↓ E. Noriega ↑Arthur Melo
Gabriel Barbosa (Gabriel Bontempo) 55'
56' ↓ J. Enamorado ↑Tete
59' Carlos Vinicius (C. Pavon)
63' Tete (C. Pavon)
↓ Willian Arao ↑L. Diaz 82'
↓ Rony ↑J. Robinho 82'
83' ↓ Carlos Vinicius ↑Wagner Leonardo
Gustavo Henrique 84'
Gustavo Henrique 84'
↓ Miguelito ↑S. Pierri 87'
↓ Gabriel Barbosa ↑Moises 88'
90'+1 ↓ C. Pavon ↑Marcos Rocha
↓ Igor Vinicius ↑D. Fernandes 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gremio
Goalkeepers
Weverton 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cristian Pavón 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Luis Guedes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Viery 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Caio Paulista
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Leonel Pérez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Erick Noriega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
José Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Martin Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francis Amuzu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Carlos Vinícius 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
Thiago Beltrame 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Walter Kannemann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Ramon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Villasanti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiaguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Monsalve
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetê 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
39
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Santos
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Igor Vinícius 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
5
Duels Lost
23
Poss Lost
Adonis Frías
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Lucas Veríssimo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gonzalo Escobar 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Willian Arão 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
62
Passes
6
Duels
Gustavo Henrique Pereira 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Gabriel Bontempo
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Miguelito 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Rony
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Gabriel Barbosa
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Diogenes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zé Ivaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Paulo Ananias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Alencar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Peres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Oliva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davizinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinho Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | Santos | 1 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estadio Urbano Caldeira |
| 05/04/2025 | Gremio | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 08/20/2023 | Santos | 2 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 04/16/2023 | Gremio | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio Alfredo Jaconi |
| 10/10/2021 | Santos | 1 - 0 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 06/25/2021 | Gremio | 2 - 2 | Santos | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 02/03/2021 | Gremio | 3 - 3 | Santos | Serie A | Arena do Grêmio |
| 12/16/2020 | Santos | 4 - 1 | Gremio | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 12/09/2020 | Gremio | 1 - 1 | Santos | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Arena do Grêmio |
| 10/11/2020 | Santos | 2 - 1 | Gremio | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
Gremio Win
Santos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Survival of the Fittest at Arena do Grêmio
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. In a breathless relegation six-pointer, Gremio outgunned their desperate rivals in a classic second-half shootout to claw their way to safety.
Setting the Trap
With the Stakes astronomical at the bottom of the table, this critical clash at Arena do Grêmio started as a cagey, deadlocked affair. Both sides wrestled to a perfect 50-50 possession split, utterly terrified of making a fatal defensive error in a true relegation dogfight. The mounting tension finally snapped on 32 minutes when Gabriel Barbosa fired Santos ahead, latching onto a smart pass from Miguelito to stun the home crowd. Instead of crumbling under the pressure, Gremio immediately dialled up the Intensity. Eight minutes later, Carlos Vinicius smashed home a brilliant equaliser after being set up by F. Amuzu, completely erasing the visitors' early momentum. This vital intervention set the absolute perfect stage for a spectacular second act.
Eight Minutes of Madness
Our take on the turning point is simple: the second half quickly descended into sheer tactical anarchy. Gabriel Barbosa grabbed his brace on 55 minutes, latching onto a ball from Gabriel Bontempo to restore the Santos lead and threatening to silence the stadium once more. Then, the Balance shifted completely in an eight-minute whirlwind that will define their season. Carlos Vinicius responded instantly, combining with C. Pavon to ruthlessly level the score at 2-2 on 59 minutes. The visitors barely had time to reset their defensive shape before Pavon struck again, this time laying the ball off perfectly for super-sub Tete. Introduced just minutes earlier, he buried the phenomenal go-ahead goal in the 63rd minute.
Surviving the Siege
Trailing 3-2, Santos threw caution to the wind in a desperate, frantic search for a late equaliser. The match became an exhausting end-to-end spectacle featuring 25 total combined shots and relentless set-piece pressure highlighted by 13 corners. But the away side's crumbling comeback hopes vanished entirely in the 84th minute when Gustavo Henrique saw a straight red card for a cynical trip. Reduced to ten men during the most crucial phase, the visitors simply ran out of steam. Gremio managed the final closing minutes perfectly, surviving the siege to secure three golden points in their relegation battle, leaving their bitter rivals utterly stranded in 16th place. Our verdict is that this gritty resilience might just save their struggling campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Gustavo Henrique impact the match?
His 84th-minute dismissal for tripping killed Santos's momentum, leaving them a man down when they desperately needed a late equaliser.
What made Carlos Vinícius the Man of the Match?
He carried the attack with a vital brace, scoring critical equalisers that repeatedly dragged Gremio back into the contest.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A frantic eight-minute spell in the second half produced three goals, exposing both defences in a desperate battle for league survival.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Bottom-Table Desperation in Serie A
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Our take is that this gritty relegation battle will be dictated entirely by fear, making it a grueling watch for neutral fans who prefer expansive, attacking football.
The Setup
Gremio and Santos meet on the pitch in a classic six-pointer that carries massive relegation implications for the rest of the campaign. Sitting perilously in 17th and 15th respectively, and separated by a single point in the standings, the Stakes are defined entirely by desperate survival rather than a push for top-half glory. The hosts are enduring a miserable run of Form, having managed to secure just one victory in their last five league outings, a severe slump that has dragged them below the dreaded dotted line. Conversely, the away side arrives feeling slightly more confident after a recent victory, though they remain vulnerable at the back. Expect a rather low Balance rating to manifest as disjointed, anxious play, with both sides absolutely terrified of making a fatal defensive mistake that could cost them their top-flight status down the stretch.
Key Battle
Homegrown talent Gabriel Mec carries the heavy creative burden for the hosts and must find a way to unlock a stubborn, deep-sitting away block. He faces a remarkably tough test trying to dictate the tempo and outshine the visitors' established Stars. Chief among those threats is veteran forward Gabriel Barbosa, who remains a constant, lingering danger on the counter-attack and possesses the clinical edge required to punish any defensive lapses.
Our Prediction
We expect a remarkably cagey draw. Neither team can afford to walk away empty-handed, which will inevitably lead to a fractured, stop-start midfield scrap. Defensive solidity will take absolute priority over attacking risks, meaning clear-cut chances will be at a massive premium in this tense showdown.