13.02.2026 10:30
The match between Guarani and Ponte Preta in Brazil's Serie B witnessed an extraordinary celebration. Guarani celebrated the relegation of their eternal rival Ponte Preta by playing a funeral march in the stadium.
After the match, the home team saw the opportunity for their rival to be relegated to Paulista A2. The stadium announcer announced Ponte Preta's defeat and relegation. After the announcement, the stadium lights were turned off.
PHONE LIGHTS AND FUNERAL MARCH
After the lights went out, the fans turned on the flashes of their phones to create a candlelight effect. The funeral march was played over the stadium speakers before the opposing players had left the field.
Additionally, the covering of the opposing team's logo on the scoreboard and the announcer's failure to mention the name of the relegated team also drew attention. Those moments resonated widely on social media.