Associação Cultural Esporte Clube Baraúnas, or Baraúnas as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Mossoró in Rio Grande do Norte, founded on January 14, 1960.
History In 1924, Baraúnas was initially a carnival block (meaning bloco carnavalesco in Portuguese).Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 1 – Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
Some of the members of this block, on January 14, 1960, founded Esporte Clube Baraúnas.History at the fansite
In 1966, Esporte Clube Baraúnas changed its name to Associação Cultural Esporte Clube Baraúnas.
In 1989, Baraúnas competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, being eliminated in the first stage.1989 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B at RSSSF
In 1998, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, being eliminated in the first stage.1998 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF
In 2005, Baraúnas competed in the Copa do Brasil for the first time. In the first stage, the club beat América Mineiro, in the second stage, the club beat Vitória, in the third stage, Baraúnas beat Vasco da Gama, but in the quarterfinals, the club was eliminated by Cruzeiro.2005 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF
In 2006, Baraúnas won its first state championship, beating its rival, Potiguar de Mossoró, in the final. Baraúnas' Luciano Paraíba was the competition's top goalscorer, with 11 goals.2006 Campeonato Potiguar at RSSSF
Honours State Campeonato Potiguar Winners (1): 2006 Runners-up (2): 1981, 1987 Copa Rio Grande do Norte Winners (2): 2004, 2007 Campeonato Potiguar Second Division Winners (1): 2023 Torneio Início do Rio Grande do Norte Winners (2): 1981, 1988
City Campeonato Mossoroense Winners (10): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1989 Torneio Início do Campeonato Mossoroense Winners (6): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1972, 1977 Taça Cidade de Mossoró Winners (3): 1977, 1985, 1988
Idols Etevaldo (1960s) Romildo (1980s) Cícero Ramalho (1990s and 2000s) Isaías (1990s and 2000s) Nildo (1990s and 2000s)
Current squad
First Team
Stadium
Baraúnas' home stadium is the Nogueirão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 25,000 people.Nogueirão stadium at Templos do Futebol
Derby Baraúnas' greatest rival is Potiguar de Mossoró. The derby is known as Potiba.
Mascot The club's mascot is a lion called "Leão da doze". Doze anos (Twelve years, in English) is the name of the neighborhood where the club is located.Especial Placar - 500 Times do Brasil, São Paulo: Editora Abril: 2003.
Anthem Olismar Lima and Francisco Diógenes are the creators of the official anthem's lyrics, and Maestro Batista and Francisco Diógenes are the music authors.Anthem at the fansite
References
External links Official website Fansite