Bahia

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

Palmeiras Palmeiras secured a berth in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday, while Corinthians suffered a scare at Bahia.

Bahia Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last 16 first leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo's Michel Bastos said the Brazilian giants are desperate to return to form in the Copa Sudamericana.

Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.

Sao Paulo Iconic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a penalty and missed another as Sao Paulo drew 2-2 with Flamengo.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

Emelec Cesar Vallejo and Emelec needed penalty shootouts to reach the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo midfielder Denilson urged his team to move on from their league loss ahead of a trip to Huachipato on Wednesday.

Flamengo Flamengo stunned Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro 3-0 on Sunday, allowing Internacional to reduce the latter's advantage to six points.