Grêmio and Santos Set for Relegation Clash in Brasileirão Match Grêmio and Santos will face off at the Arena in Porto Alegre this Saturday (23) in the 17th round of the 2026 Brasileirão. The match, scheduled for 7 p.m. Brasília time, is a critical encounter as both teams have accumulated 18 points. Grêmio, known as the Tricolor Gaúcho, is positioned 15th in the standings due to a goal difference of -2, while Santos, referred to as the Peixe, occupies 17th place with a goal difference of -4. Corinthians leads the relegation zone in 17th place with the same point total as Santos but shares the same -4 goal difference. The line-up for Grêmio was adjusted by coach Luís Castro, who replaced Pedro Gabriel and Gabriel Mec with Caio Paulista and Carlos Vinícius, respectively. This decision follows Grêmio’s 2-0 victory over Palestino in the Copa Sudamericana. For Santos, coach Cuca opted to start Escobar, Gustavo Henrique, and Rony instead of Barreal, Oliva, and Rollheiser, following a 2-2 draw against San Lorenzo in the same continental competition. The match will determine the standings of both teams, as their goal difference separates them in the table. Santos’ position in the relegation zone is precarious despite matching points with Corinthians, while Grêmio’s better goal difference provides a slight advantage. The line-up changes reflect the tactical choices of both managers, with Grêmio emphasizing defensive stability and Santos focusing on attacking options. The encounter highlights the competitive nature of the Brasileirão, where teams with identical points can find themselves in different positions due to goal difference. Fans and analysts will closely follow the match, as the outcome could influence the relegation battle for both clubs.#santos #brasil #brasileiro #luis_castro #grmio
Levante - Mallorca | Duelo de Primera en el Ciutat El Levante llega lanzado y quiere el quinto triunfo seguido en casa para salvarse • Raíllo no se quiere perder la final y forzará para ser titular Levante y Real Mallorca, empatados a 39 puntos en el filo de la navaja —penúltimo y antepenúltimo—, se citan este domingo en el Ciutat en un duelo a vida o muerte. No valen las medias tintas: el empate es un billete hacia el abismo para ambos. Una derrota, en función de la carambola en otros campos, puede certificar el descenso matemático a Segunda o dejar al caído en el corredor de la muerte. Por el contrario, el botín de los tres puntos es la vida; el salvoconducto definitivo para depender de sí mismos en la última jornada. Cómo llega el Levante En una auténtica final, los de Luís Castro intentarán buscar el quinto triunfo seguido como local y encadenar la mejor racha de victorias en toda la temporada, que se sitúa en tres. Con una convocatoria similar a la del partido anterior ante Osasuna, con recibimiento incluido a la plantilla en los aledaños del feudo del barrio de Orriols, el club ha colgado el cartel de no hay billete y se espera lleno absoluto en el último partido en el Ciutat de la temporada. Cómo llega el Mallorca Los bermellones llegan con una dinámica complicada al Ciutat, con una derrota en Getafe que fue dura en cuanto a resultado, pero sobre todo en cuanto a imagen, ya que el equipo no representó lo que venía haciendo. Demichelis recupera a su capitán, al que se ha referido como “el alma del equipo”. Antonio Raíllo, que viajará a Valencia con la intención de forzar hasta donde sea posible. También recupera a Samu Costa, que no pudo estar en Getafe por acumulación de tarjetas. El duelo del partido: Espí vs Muriqi Espí vs Muriqi.#levante #luis_castro #real_mallorca #ciutat #demichelis
Villarreal vs Levante: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups for La Liga Clash Levante’s fight to avoid La Liga relegation continues as they face Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday. The visitors, currently 19th in the league table, sit two points above the relegation zone, while Villarreal, ranked third, are 15 points ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis with just five matches remaining. Villarreal’s position in the top four appears secure, though Marcelino’s side could solidify their standing with a win. The Yellow Submarine’s recent form includes a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, having won four of their last seven league games. Despite a disappointing Champions League campaign, where they earned only one point from eight fixtures, Villarreal are expected to compete strongly in the 2026-27 tournament. Villarreal’s home record in La Liga this season is among the best, with 40 points from 16 matches. In contrast, Levante have struggled on the road, losing nine of their 16 away games. The Frogs, who won the Segunda Division last season, are in a tight relegation battle, sitting 19th with 33 points from 33 matches. They are two points behind 17th-placed Mallorca and three points ahead of Alaves in 16th. Luis Castro’s team has picked up seven points in their last three matches, but their upcoming clash against Villarreal poses a significant challenge. Levante’s historical record against Villarreal is unfavorable, having won just nine of their previous 35 matches in all competitions. Their last encounter with the Yellow Submarine ended in a 1-0 defeat earlier this season. Both teams face injury concerns. Villarreal will be without Juan Foyth and Pau Cabanes, with Santiago Mourino a major doubt.#levante #villarreal #marcelino #luis_castro #santiago_mourino
Levante and Real Oviedo Clash in Crucial La Liga Relegation Battle Two teams vying for survival in La Liga will face off at the Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday as Levante host Real Oviedo in a pivotal encounter. Both sides are locked in a relegation battle, with the result potentially shaping their fate as the season approaches its final stages. Levante, having returned to La Liga after a previous stint, have struggled to meet expectations. The Frogs currently sit 19th in the standings, with just five wins, eight draws, and 15 defeats from 28 matches. Their recent form has shown slight improvement, as they remain unbeaten in their last three games, including a 2-0 victory over Alaves and draws against Girona and Rayo Vallecano. However, defensive vulnerabilities persist, with the team conceding 46 goals this season—one of the worst records in the league. Despite these issues, Levante will draw confidence from their 2-0 away win over Real Oviedo in October. Real Oviedo, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the table in 20th place, having secured only four wins, nine draws, and 15 losses in 28 matches. Scoring has been a major challenge for the Blues, who have netted just 18 goals this season—the lowest total in the league. Their recent 1-0 victory over Valencia has provided a glimmer of hope, though they trail safety by seven points. Manager Guillermo Almada’s side faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation, with survival still mathematically possible but requiring a strong finish to the campaign. Both teams have experienced instability in their coaching staffs. Levante parted ways with Julian Calero after four consecutive defeats and appointed Luis Castro in December, but results have not improved.#real_oviedo #guillermo_almada #levante #ciutat_de_valencia #luis_castro
