América RN

Santos Robinho starred before being sent off as Santos had a Copa do Brasil first leg win on Wednesday, while two Serie B teams were edged.

Santos Santos, Palmeiras and Bahia all progressed past the Copa do Brasil second round, after home wins.

Botafogo Botafogo are through to the quarter finals of the Copa do Brasil after a thrilling 4-3 win in their away leg against Ceara on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro are poised to progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil after routing Santa Rita 5-0 on Wednesday.

Santos Robinho scored his first goal since returning to Santos, as the Brazilian Serie A club advanced in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday.

Palmeiras Palmeiras secured a berth in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday, while Corinthians suffered a scare at Bahia.

Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro overturned a three-goal deficit as they completed a sensational comeback to advance to the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

Santos Botafogo PB completed an upset win over Goias in the Copa do Brasil first round, while Santos were held at Mixto.