Cruzeiro

León Leon made a victorious start to their Copa Libertadores campaign on Wednesday, while Real Garcilaso came from behind to win.

Botafogo Two-time Brazilian Serie A champions Botafogo were relegated to the country's second-tier competition on Sunday.

Marcelo Gallardo River Plate are the only away team in the quarter-finals needing to overturn a deficit in their return-leg fixture.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have maintained their lead at the top of the Brazil Serie A, while reigning champions Fluminense broke their winless streak.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro surrendered a lead twice as they shared the spoils at Fluminense in Brazilian Serie A, while Sao Paulo extended their winning run.

Racing Club and Atletico Nacional claimed wins as the Copa Libertadores group stage got underway.

Cerro Porteño Cerro Porteno and Lanus claimed key wins in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday to blow Group 3 wide open.

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.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo upset Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro as Internacional returned to some form on Sunday.

River Plate were too good for Racing Club to move into the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores.