Gremio's fan was enthusiastic and hopeful with the arrival of Luis Castro, former Botafogo coach, to lead the team in the 2026 season. After six months of competition, Gremio sits 16th in the Brasileirão, with 15 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses in 36 games played. The Gremio team faces harsh criticism for the lack of identity and performance. Despite the difficulties, the project continues, and Luis Castro does not intend to give up. Gremio entered an irregular sequence, accumulated unconvincing performances even when scoring points, and reached the World Cup break after a 3-1 loss at home against Corinthians on Saturday, May 30. The result left the Gauchos in 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone. And what worries coach Luis Castro the most is the lack of consistency in the team. "It's a weak work. By the score, the numbers don't lie, I'm doing a weak work", he admitted, before recognizing that the season would be difficult and would require patience from the fans.