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Grêmio Gremio jumped up to third in the Brazilian Serie A standings as Cruzeiro continued their stranglehold on the competition.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro staged a second-half comeback as they overcame high-flying Gremio 2-1 on Thursday.

Corinthians Brazil Serie A clubs Corinthians and Coritiba advanced into the Copa do Brasil third round on Wednesday, with first-leg wins.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro gained sole possession of top spot in Brazil Serie A after coming from behind to beat title rivals Internacional on Sunday.

Fluminense Fluminense and Sao Paulo were both big winners in the opening round of the Brazil Serie A over the weekend.

Fluminense Fluminense are the only remaining team with a perfect record in Brazil's Serie A after their narrow win over Palmeiras on Saturday.

Corinthians Title hopefuls Corinthians climbed up to third in the standings with a 1-0 victory over Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro opened a three-point lead atop the table as the chasing pack stumbled in Brazil's Serie A over the weekend.

Vasco da Gama Relegation-threatened Vasco da Gama remained alive in the Brazil Serie A after a 2-0 win over Nautico on Sunday.

Fluminense Fluminense remain in danger of relegation from Brazil's Serie A following their seventh loss in 11 matches.