Cruzeiro

Marcelo Oliveira Cruzeiro boss Marcelo Oliveira has told Real Madrid counterpart Carlo Ancelotti he has signed a "diamond" in Lucas Silva.

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

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro maintained their five-point lead atop the Brazilian Serie A, while Kaka scored for Sao Paulo.

Cruzeiro Willian was the hero as Cruzeiro came from behind to draw 3-3 with Santos and advance to the final of the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday.

River Plate River Plate have not given up hope of advancing from Group Six in the Copa Libertadores, with coach Marcelo Gallardo placing his faith in rivals and leaders Tigres UNAL.

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.

Juan Silveira dos Santos River Plate and Internacional both overturned first-leg deficits to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Lanús Lanus and Cruzeiro left it late to grab a win and draw respectively in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.

Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro and Velez Sarsfield can take huge steps towards the Copa Libertadores knockout stages on matchday three.