Náutico defeats Ceará 1-0 in critical Série B relegation battle

Náutico defeated Ceará 1-0 in a critical 23rd-round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B at Estádio dos Aflitos. The decisive goal was scored by defender Léo Índio in the final minutes of the first half.

With this victory, Náutico moves to 30 points, climbing to 14th place and extending its unbeaten streak to five matches. Ceará remains at 25 points in 16th place. The loss leaves Ceará at risk of falling into the relegation zone (Z-4) if Avaí wins their upcoming match against Sport.

In other Série B action, Sport enters the 23rd round in 6th place following recent wins, while Avaí seeks to escape the relegation zone. The match between Avaí and Sport carries significant implications for the bottom of the table.