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Grêmio Gremio could open up a handy lead in Group 6 of the Copa Libertadores if they can overcome Argentina's Newell's Old Boys on Wednesday.

Atlético Mineiro Defending champions Atletico Mineiro moved top of Group Four in the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 win over Santa Fe on Wednesday.

Santos Laguna Santos Laguna and Universidad Chile moved a step closer to the Copa Libertadores last 16 after wins on Tuesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro suffered late heartbreak, conceding an injury-time goal to lose 3-2 to Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday.

Santos Robinho starred before being sent off as Santos had a Copa do Brasil first leg win on Wednesday, while two Serie B teams were edged.

Grêmio Gremio kept another clean sheet as their resurgence under Luiz Felipe Scolari continued in the Brazilian Serie A.

Copa Libertadores Two groups remain completely undecided as the Copa Libertadores heads into its final week of the group stage.

Corinthians Botafogo PB sent Goias packing out of the Copa do Brasil first round on Wednesday, while Coritiba completed a nervy win.

Botafogo Leaders Botafogo can move a step closer to qualification from Copa Libertadores' Group 2 when they play host to rivals Union Espanola.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro retained the Brazilian Serie A title courtesy of a 2-1 win over stuttering Goias on Sunday.