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Copa Libertadores Wrap: Cruzeiro edge to the top

Goals from Leandro Damiao and Marquinhos saw the Brazilian outfit to their first win of the group stages.

That one win is enough to see Marcelo Oliveira's men hold top spot on goal difference, with Club Universitario (also five points), Huracan (three) and Mineros (zero) behind them.

Eugenio Mena was released down the left and squared for Marquinhos to scramble in his team's second goal.

Jairo Palomino headed Atletico into the lead in the 27th minute but Barcelona levelled through Ely Esterilla's header.

Brahian Aleman's long-range effort snuck under goalkeeper Camilo Vargas to put Barcelona ahead early in the second half.

Aleman made it 3-1 in the 52nd minute and they held on despite Yulian Mejia's goal.