Juventude defeats Náutico 4-0 to reclaim second place in Série B

Juventude secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Náutico at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium in Caxias do Sul during the 35th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The win moves Juventude to 64 points, tying them with leader Novorizontino in the standings, though they remain behind on goal difference.

The match saw early dominance from the home side, with Fábio Lima scoring in the 6th minute and Raí Silva adding a second before halftime. In the second half, Aderlan extended the lead in the 50th minute, and Luis Amarilla finalized the score in stoppage time. Alisson Safira played a key role in the victory, providing assists for both the first and fourth goals.

With this result, Juventude has guaranteed at least a spot in the G-6, the competition's second phase. Conversely, Náutico remains in the struggle against relegation and failed to secure mathematical safety this round.