It's a big night in Rio Grande do Sul as Internacional takes on Brasil de Pelotas in the Recopa Gaúcha final this Wednesday at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Bento Freitas Stadium.

This clash pits last year's state champion, Internacional, against the Copa FGF winner, Brasil de Pelotas. For Inter, it's a chance to claim their third Recopa Gaúcha title, having won it in 2016 and 2017. The competition has been a staple of the Rio Grande do Sul football calendar since 2014.

However, don't expect to see Inter's strongest lineup on the pitch. Coach Paulo Pezzolano is keeping one eye on the Brasileirão, where Colorado currently sits in 12th place with 17 points. With a crucial match against Coritiba coming up on Saturday, Pezzolano has opted to rest key players and send out a squad filled with reserves.

That decision comes on the back of a solid performance in their last league outing, where Inter defeated Fluminense 2-0 at Beira-Rio. Now, they'll look to carry that momentum into this cup decider, even with a rotated side.

Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching at home, this is one for the true Gaúcho football fans. For Inter supporters, it's all about adding another trophy to the cabinet—and proving that depth matters just as much as star power.