Palmeiras in danger of early Libertadores exit

Former champions Gremio booked their place in the last 16 with a 2-0 win away to Universidad de Chile and Brazilian champions Sao Paulo, already qualified, lost 2-1 away to Independiente Medellin.

Vanderlei Luxemburgo's Palmeiras were gifted an early lead in their all-Brazilian Group One match in Sao Paulo when they were awarded a penalty for handball after Pablo Armero's cross appeared to hit Sport defender Cesar Lucena in the chest.

Leo headed them in front from a rebound after Jonas' header hit the crossbar in the 31st minute and former Barcelona and Real Madrid striker Maxi Lopez latched on to Souza's perfectly-timed pass to slot in the second in the 62nd minute.