Clube Náutico Capibaribe
In 2006, after five years in [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série B|Série B]] (the Brazilian second division), Sport Club do Recife finished second. Sport had the same number of points as state rivals [[Clube Náutico Capibaribe|Náutico]], but a better goal difference, and were promoted to [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Série A]].