RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Gremio have been relegated for the third time in their history despite a 4-3 home win over champions Atletico Mineiro on the final day of Brazil's Serie A season on Thursday.
Juventude's 1-0 win over Corinthians sealed Gremio's fate, just four years after the Porto Alegre club won the Copa Libertadores -- South America's premier club competition.
"Our obligation is to apologize, recognize mistakes and work with humility and energy to get back on course and face the challenges that 2022 presents," Gremio said in an open letter to fans published on social media.
"We are fully aware of what awaits us. Rest assured that all measures will be taken, without exception," the letter added.
Gremio are one of Brazil's most successful sides, having won the Serie A title twice and the Copa Libertadores trophy on three occasions. The club had previously only been relegated in 1991 and 2004.
The last day of the season also confirmed that there will be three Brazilian teams making their debut in the Copa Libertadores next year: Fortaleza, Bragantino and America Mineiro.
Brazil's other representatives in the continental tournament will be Atletico Mineiro, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Corinthians, Fluminense and Athletico Paranaense. Enditem
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