Náutico fans demand defeat against CRB to hinder rival Sport

Following Náutico's mathematical security in Brazil's Serie B after a victory over Avaí, fans have launched a digital campaign to influence the club's upcoming match against CRB. Supporters have flooded the club's official Instagram profile with comments demanding a loss, aiming to prevent local rival Sport from securing a spot in the G-6 classification zone.

Some fans argued that a defeat is necessary to prevent Sport from gaining a significant financial advantage, noting that promotion could increase the rival's budget by 80 to 100 million reais. The social media movement includes both serious strategic arguments and humorous suggestions, such as fielding youth players from lower categories. The campaign highlights the intense regional rivalry in Pernambuco as the battle for promotion reaches its final stages.