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A video in honor of this historic Grêmio team: all the steps of the first conquest in America! Grêmio, the 1983 Libertadores Champion! Exactly 38 years ago, the crazy genius Renato Portaluppi threw a ball that would travel through the sky for eternal seconds until it found César's illuminated head and the back of the net of the goalkeeper Carbonero. At that moment, after epic battles won along the way, Grêmio became, for the first time in its history, Champion of the Copa Libertadores da América. In 12 games, there were 8 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, a 75.00% success rate in the competition. Grêmio scored 23 goals and conceded only 12. The highlights of the title in direct participation in goals: Renato Portaluppi: 2 goals and 6 assists Osvaldo: 6 goals and 1 assist Tita: 5 goals and 2 assists Caio: 4 goals and 3 assists César: 2 goals and 1 assist Tarciso: 1 goal and 2 assists De León: 1 goal and 1 assist Casemiro: 2 assists China: 1 goal Tonho: 1 goal Bonamigo: 1 assist Lambari: 1 assist And of course, it's not just the numbers that say it all. Grêmio counted on the agile and sure reflexes of Mazarópi in goal, the vitality of Paulo Roberto and the regularity of Casemiro on the wings, and in defense, with the personification of the leadership of captain Hugo de León and the bravery of Baidek. In the middle, China's safety in the midfield, Osvaldo's decisive star and the refined technique of number 10 Tita. In the attack, Renato Portaluppi's genius, Tarciso's experience and Caio's dribbling and quick thinking. And of course, with the light of César, who came off the bench for eternity. All of this under the watchful eye of Valdir Espinosa, our charismatic coach idol on the sidelines who was fundamental in all the glories experienced in the blue year: 1983. And of course, under the command of Fábio Koff, the greatest president in our history. The cup-winning soul was born! The King of Cups of Brazilian football was born. The greatest game in the history of the Olímpico Monumental left America at the feet of Grêmio. A big thank you to the heroes of 1983! Grêmio, Grêmio, We Are Champions of America! Credits: Placar Magazine, TV Gaúcha, Rede Globo, RBS TV Sources: YouTube Channel Papo de Bola, Personal Collection Jeferson D Lima Sobrinho