B for the first time in its history. Copa do Brasil is known for its huge prize, with Grêmio winning R$68,7 l, which really helped its economy. The title gave Grêmio the spot to 2017 Copa Libertadores, this way starting Renato's third time as Grêmio's coach. In the following year, Grêmio had a great campaign in Libertadores Group Stage, and classification as the first of its group, Grêmio played against Godoy Cruz (16th), Botafogo (8th), Barcelona de Guayaquil (4th). In the last year that the final was played in the two teams' stadium (2018 the last game of final was played in Spain and in 2019 the rule was changed and the finals now are played in just one game, as Champions League is), Grêmio won in an emotional 1-0 in Arena do Grêmio and in the 2nd game against Lanús at Estádio La fortaleza Grêmio won by 2-1 and became a Libertadores Champion for the 3rd time. In the 2018 season, he helped his team to win the Recopa Sudamericana over Independiente and the Campeonato Gaúcho over Brasil de Pelotas, their first win since 2010. Renato helped Grêmio to win the Campeonato Gaúcho in the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, while also having a statue of him inaugurated near the Arena do Grêmio in March 2019. On 15 April 2021, after being knocked out in the first stages of the 2021 Copa Libertadores, he was sacked by the club after more than four years in charge; he was the longest-serving manager in all the four divisions of Brazilian football. Flamengo Following his sacking by Grêmio, Renato was hired by Flamengo on 10 July 2021, having previously played for them as a player across four separate stints. He signed a contract until the end of the season. Renato won his first six matches in charge of the club, averaging four goals per match. On 29 September, he helped his side to reach the 2021 Copa Libertadores Final, after defeating Barcelona SC 4–0 on aggregate. Flamengo's good form did not last long under Renato's guidance, and after the club lost the Libertadores Final to Palmeiras, he left on a mutual agreement on 29 November 2021. Grêmio On 1 September 2022, Renato returned to Grêmio, replacing sacked Roger Machado. Career statistics Club International International goals Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first. Managerial statistics Honours Player Grêmio Intercontinental Cup: 1983 Copa Libertadores: