Nacional

Luis Suarez Luis Suarez was close to being released by Nacional after a poor start to his senior career, according to former coach Ruben Sosa.

Benfica Benfica lead the Primeira Liga by six points at the midway mark after hammering Maritimo 4-0 on Sunday.

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

Camilo Mayada equalised with three minutes remaining as visiting River Plate drew 2-2 against Flamengo on Wednesday.

Benfica Benfica re-established a six-point lead at the top of the Primeira Liga with a 3-0 win at 10-man Penafiel on Sunday.

Marco Lopes Matias Marco Matias scored twice as Nacional and Vitoria Guimaraes shared the spoils in Primeira Liga on Monday.

Nacional Nacional wasted a chance to go top of the Primera Division on Sunday as they were beaten 3-2 by Penarol at home.

Sporting Sporting Lisbon missed out on the chance to go two points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga in a goalless draw with Nacional on Saturday.

Peñarol Reigning champions Penarol claimed top spot in Uruguay's Primera Division after Danubio stunned former leaders Fenix 2-1.