Lanús

Lanus and Nacional advanced, while Chapecoense had to settle for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana.

Luis da Silva Santos Chapecoense have been knocked out of Copa Libertadores after defender Luiz Otavio was deemed ineligible to play on May 17.

River Plate and Lanus overcame Guarani and The Strongest in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on Tuesday.

Visitors Botafogo and San Lorenzo both recorded 1-0 wins at Nacional and Emelec respectively on Thursday.

Jorge Almiron After first choice Paco Jemez turned down the chance to take over at Las Palmas, the club's efforts to appoint Jorge Almiron have failed.

Nicolás Blandi San Lorenzo accounted for Lanus 2-0 in Wednesday's all-Argentinean clash thanks to a brace from Nicolas Blandi.

Lanus reached the Copa Libertadores final after a staggering victory over River Plate in their semi-final.

Ignacio Scocco A late goal from Ignacio Scocco saw River Plate past Lanus in their Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg.

Germán Denis Lautaro Acosta, Jose Sand, German Denis, Alejandro Silva and Nicolas Pasquini were on target in Lanus' 5-0 rout of visiting Zulia.

Lanús There will soon be a new name on the Recopa Sudamericana trophy as Lanus and Atletico Mineiro make their bow in the showpiece fixture.