Mineros de Guayana

Racing Club Gustavo Bou struck his second consecutive hat-trick in the Copa Libertadores as Racing Club continued their perfect start to the group stage.

Trujillanos Deportivo La Guaira assumed the Venezuelan Primera Division lead with two rounds to play, after Trujillanos slipped up on Saturday.

Corinthians Corinthians coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi has backed the strike pairing of Paolo Guerrero and Vagner Love to come good.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro look set to be fresh when they host Huracan in the Copa Libertadores, with coach Marcelo Oliveira having selected a second-string line-up for their domestic match on Saturday.

River Plate River Plate pulled off an impressive comeback away to Tigres UANL on Wednesday but it only resulted in yet another draw in the Copa Libertadores.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro won through to the next round of the Copa Libertadores courtesy of a 2-0 win over Club Universitario, who were spared elimination after Group Three rivals Huracan lost.

Cruzeiro Marcelo Oliveira is focused on Cruzeiro's Copa Libertadores Group Three showdown with Club Universitario, despite doubts surrounding his future with the club.

Guarani Guarani secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores' round of 16 on Tuesday, while Huracan handed Cruzeiro their first loss of the group stage.

Trujillanos Trujillanos returned to the summit of the Venezuelan Primera Division after Deportivo La Guaira were held on matchday 16.

Trujillanos Trujillanos claimed their first Venezuelan Primera Division title in bizarre circumstances, as they won 3-0 at Deportivo Petare.