Internacional vs Grêmio Prediction: Inter awoke from the dream to face its biggest enemy

These days are certainly not easy for Internacional and its fans. The Colorado missed out on qualification for the Copa Libertadores final, allowing Fluminense to turn the game around after being ahead in the 80th minute. The dream of the Gaúchos, who for months have prioritized the South American competition over the Brasileirão, is over. In 14th place with 29 points and just three points above the relegation zone, Internacional is now waking up to reality and facing its biggest enemy, Grêmio. The 'Grenal' as the Porto Alegre derby is known, makes the hearts of the Gaúchos fans beat faster. It's always been like that, and it always will be.

A dramatic match occurred at the Beira-Rio this week, the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final. In the first leg, at the Maracanã, the teams had drawn by two goals, and when Mercado headed home a corner after 10 minutes for Inter, the tie looked well in hand for the Gaúchos. It was almost unthinkable to get off to a better start in the second leg, but the Colorado failed to convert the chances created throughout the match and never managed to clinch the victory. John Kennedy and Germán Cano scored the goals in the 81st and 87th minutes that sealed Fluminense's progress to the final, which will take place in the stadium where they usually play, the Maracanã. The defeat provoked tears among players and fans, in a devastating result for the club. The classic with Grêmio comes at the worst moment, but the team has to react. Life goes on.

The Immortal drew 1-1 at the Castelão in Fortaleza in the last round, with a goal in the 80th minute from Luis Suárez. Grêmio is in third place with 44 points, the same as Palmeiras, which lost to RB Bragantino. With this result, Red Bull has overtaken its opponent for the round and the Gaúchos. The Tricolor remains eight points behind leader Botafogo, so the dream of the title is still on the players' minds. In this Grenal, Grêmio could give its closest opponents in the table a show of strength if it wins at the Beira-Rio.

It's unclear how Inter will react to the elimination on the doorstep of the Copa Libertadores final. There's likely to be some discouragement among the players. Grêmio could also take advantage of the rival's fatigue. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Grêmio with a maximum of four goals scored. Nobody will want to draw this classic.