Ponte Preta

Fluminense Fluminense became the first team in Brazilian Serie A history to be relegated as reigning champions despite recording a final-day victory.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazil Serie A despite being held to a 0-0 by Corinthians, while Atletico PR clinched another win.

Universidad Católica Sao Paulo will continue the defence of their Copa Sudamericana crown as they meet Universidad Catolica in the quarter-finals.

Lanús Argentine clubs River Plate and Lanus booked their Copa Sudamericana spots in the next round, with contrasting aggregate victories.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro is one win away from the Brazilian Serie A title after a comfortable 3-0 win over Gremio at the Estadio Governador on Sunday.

Ponte Preta Ponte Preta are through to the Copa Sudamericana final after playing out a 1-1 draw at home to Sao Paulo on Wednesday.

Botafogo Botafogo bounced back to form in the Brazil Serie A with a 4-0 rout of Atletico PR to boost their chances of a Copa Libertadores spot.

Libertad Paraguay's Libertad is in pole position of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Colombia's Itagui after winning 2-0 in the first leg.

Leandrinho, a Brazil Under-17 star, has signed for Napoli in a €600,000 deal after a deal was struck with Ponte Preta.

Corinthians Corinthians, Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras are poised to advance to the final stages of the Copa do Brasil after resounding wins midweek.