Bahia

Cruzeiro Everton Ribeiro and Ricardo Goulart returned from international duty with Brazil to inspire Cruzeiro to victory over Bahia.

River Plate River Plate and Libertad stormed into the second round of the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A table as Internacional and Corinthians both lost over the weekend.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro consolidated their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A table, while Flamengo won again.

Cruzeiro League leaders Cruzeiro defeated Vitoria 3-1 as Brazil's Serie A returned to action midweek following the conclusion of the World Cup.

Internacional Internacional moved to within two points of top spot in the Brazilian Serie A after leaders Cruzeiro stumbled to back-to-back draws.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro edged closer to back-to-back Brazilian Serie A titles with a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Botafogo.

Corinthians Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.

Diego Tardelli Striker Diego Tardelli was suspended for four Brazilian Serie A matches, after a tirade at a referee in October.

Botafogo A brace from Hyuri has seen Botafogo defeat Coritiba 3-1, continuing the latter's poor run in the Brazilian Serie A.