Season 2008 Goals scored 376 | Relegated Guarany15 de Novembro | |
Champions Internacional(38th title) Copa do Brasil InternacionalJuventudeGrêmioCaxias (Copa FGF 2007 winners) Série C Internacional (SM)CaxiasBrasil (Copa FGF 2007 runners-up) | ||
The 88th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on January 19, 2008. The competition began with 16 clubs divided into two groups. Even before the end of first stage, Guarany and 15 de Novembro were already relegated. Holders Grêmio had an early exit after being defeated by Juventude at homeground. Once again, the two biggest clubs of Rio Grande do Sul would not meet at the final. Internacional set a new record: the highest score in a final match, after beating Juventude 8-1 at Beira-Rio Stadium. That was the 38th title in the history of the club.
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The tournament qualified both finalists to the Copa do Brasil (Brazil Cup) - Grêmio is also qualified based on CBF ranking criteria. As Internacional will play Série A and Juventude, Série B this season, the semifinal losers, Internacional of Santa Maria and Caxias qualified for the Série C (3rd level of National championship).
System
Quarterfinals
First Leg: 29 and 30 March
Second Leg: 5 and 6 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
Juventude won on away goals rule.
Semifinals
First Leg: 13 and 15 April
Second Leg: 20 April
Team 1 plays the second leg at home
Final
First Leg: 27 April
Second Leg: 4 May
Team 1 plays the second leg at home