Grêmio 1996

Grêmio in 1996 was the Brazilian champion that year, in the winning cycle that began with the 1995 Copa Libertadores. The team gathered strikers with great decision-making ability and maintained the strength of the continental champion squad.

History

Grêmio in 1996 was the continuation of a winning cycle built from the 1994 Copa do Brasil and the 1995 Copa Libertadores. The club arrived at the year as continental champion and world runner-up, after losing to Ajax in the final of the 1995 Intercontinental Cup. With Paulo Nunes among the main strikers, the team maintained the standard of intense and competitive play that marked the era. In 1996, Grêmio conquered the South American Recopa and the Gaúcho Championship, reinforcing regional dominance. The highlight of the season was the title of the 1996 Brazilian Championship, achieved in the decision against Portuguesa. It was Grêmio's second national title in points and playoff format, having previously won the Brasileirão in 1981. The 1996 team is remembered by fans as part of one of the club's most glorious periods, which in the same timeframe accumulated state, national, and international titles.