Marlon was loaned to Grêmio just before the match, with Leonardo Jardim promoting the young Kauã Prates, then 16 years old, to the main squad. This move was part of a series of changes made by Jardim, who was under pressure to improve the team's performance after a rocky start to the season. Marlon, previously an absolute starter, was one of five key players to leave the team at that time. The decision to loan him out was influenced by Jardim's strategy to revamp the squad and provide opportunities to younger players like Prates.