Independiente

Real Madrid are interested in 21-year-old Argentine attacker Martin Benitez but his club Independiente are not keen on letting him go.

Olimpo Lowly Olimpo continued their strong form in the Argentine Primera Division on Monday, thumping Godoy Cruz 3-0 while Racing Club won again.

Racing Club Racing Club edged out-of-form River Plate to move top of the Argentine Primera Division with two matches remaining.

Vélez Sarsfield Velez Sarsfield preserved their perfect record in the Argentine Primera Division with a crushing win, while River Plate routed Godoy Cruz.

Universidad Católica Universidad Catolica maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win over LDU Loja in Ecuador Primera A action on Friday.

Sergio Aguero Sergio Aguero reiterated his desire to return to Independiente when the forward's Manchester City contract expires in two years.

Real Atlético Garcilaso Real Garcilaso will have a chance to take command of Group Five in the Copa Libertadores when they play Defensor Sporting on Wednesday.

Emelec Arch rivals Barcelona and Emelec are in the box seat to win the Ecuadorian Primera A after Independiente del Valle lost again.

Emelec A Marcos Mondaini brace buoyed Emelec to a 3-1 win at Manta in Ecuador's Primera A, to preserve their buffer at the top.