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Cruzeiro Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won.

Corinthians Substitute Luciano bagged a hat-trick in an 11-minute period as Corinthians rallied to beat Goias 5-2 in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday.

Bahia Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last 16 first leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo midfielder Denilson urged his team to move on from their league loss ahead of a trip to Huachipato on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro edged closer to retaining their Brazilian Serie A title courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory at slumping Santos.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro staged a second-half comeback as they overcame high-flying Gremio 2-1 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 PR Atletico Paranaense have moved above Gremio into second in the Brazil Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Internacional.

Grêmio Gremio jumped up to third in the Brazilian Serie A standings as Cruzeiro continued their stranglehold on the competition.