Guarani

Libertad Libertad clinched the Apertura-Clausura double after edging Nacional Asuncion 1-0 on the final matchday.

Gabriel Mercado Goals from Gabriel Mercado and Rodrigo Mora secured a 2-0 win for River Plate over Guarani in the Copa Libertadores.

Marcelo Gallardo Guarani head to River Plate knowing a draw would be a good result against their out-of-form hosts.

Marcelo de Oliveira Santos Cruzeiro, River Plate, Internacional, Santa Fe, Emelec, Racing Club, Emelec and Tigres UANL are all vying for a spot in the semi-finals.

Julián Benítez Cruzeiro bucked the trend as they left Argentina with a win and a priceless away goal on Thursday, while Guarani won at home.

Libertad Libertad continued to close in on the Paraguayan Division Profesional lead as Cerro Porteno were held again.

Libertad Antonio Bareiro scored late on as Libertad overcame 10-man Sportivo Luqueno to extend their lead atop of Paraguay's Division Profesional.

Libertad Libertad were held to a scoreless draw by lowly Deportivo Capiata, to see their lead in Paraguay's Division Profesional cut to nine points.

Cerro Porteño Cerro Porteno thrashed Sol de America 6-3 to climb above them in the Paraguay Division Profesional, while Libertad won again.

Rubio Ñú Rubio Nu increased the pain on bottom club 3 de Febrero, with a 5-1 win in Paraguay's Division Profesional on Saturday.