# Náutico and CRB Série B controversy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nutico-and-crb-srie-b-controversy
> Updated: 2026-11-10T11:28:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Following Náutico securing mathematical safety in Brazil’s Série B, supporters launched a digital campaign demanding the club lose its upcoming match against CRB. Fans used social media to argue that a defeat would prevent local rival Sport from gaining a significant financial advantage through promotion.

After Náutico fielded an alternative lineup and lost 3-0 to CRB, the situation led to allegations regarding the competition’s integrity. Adson Batista, president of Atlético-GO, alleged that Náutico’s performance compromised the credibility of the league. CRB president Mário Marroquim dismissed these claims, accusing Batista of attempting to destabilize CRB. 

Náutico president Bruno Becker defended the decision to use reserve players and advance player vacations, stating the club was prioritizing long-term strategic planning for the 2027 season since their position in Série B was already secured.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: CRB and Náutico officials respond to Série B controversy

CRB and Náutico officials have defended their respective positions following allegations that Náutico’s use of a reserve lineup compromised the integrity of the Brazilian Série B competition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crb-and-nutico-officials-respond-to-srie-b-controversy

### 2026-11-03: Náutico fans demand defeat against CRB to hinder rival Sport

Náutico supporters are using social media to demand their team lose to CRB, hoping to prevent rival Sport from qualifying for the Serie B G-6 promotion zone.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nutico-fans-demand-defeat-against-crb-to-hinder-rival-sport

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