2007 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 87th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on January 20, 2007 and ended in May 6, 2007. The competition began with 18 clubs divided into two groups. Even before the end of first stage, Glória, Gaúcho, Guarani de Venâncio Aires and São José de Cachoeira do Sul were already relegated. The two biggest clubs of Rio Grande do Sul would not meet at the final, as Internacional were eliminated in the first stage. Holders Grêmio won the title once more after beating Juventude. That was the 35th title in the history of the club.

Participating teams

ClubHome locationPrevious season
15 de NovembroCampo Bom
12th
BrasilPelotas
16th
CaxiasCaxias do Sul
4th
EsportivoBento Gonçalves
14th
GaúchoPasso Fundo
13th
GlóriaVacaria
17th
GrêmioPorto Alegre
1st
GuaraniVenâncio Aires
2nd
GuaranyBagé
1st
InternacionalPorto Alegre
2nd
JuventudeCaxias do Sul
3rd
Novo HamburgoNovo Hamburgo
6th
São JoséCachoeira do Sul
9th
São JoséPorto Alegre
5th
São LuizIjuí
18th
UlbraCanoas
11th
VeranópolisVeranópolis
7th
Santa CruzSanta Cruz do Sul
8th

System

The championship would have four stages:

First stage

Group 1

Group 2

Second stage

Semifinals

Finals