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

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.

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

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

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

Fluminense Fluminense are the only remaining team with a perfect record in Brazil's Serie A after their narrow win over Palmeiras on Saturday.