Vélez Sarsfield

Lanús Lanus dropped out of the Argentine Primera Division title race on Sunday with a scoreless draw at Newell's Old Boys.

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.

River Plate River Plate moved into pole position to win Argentina's Torneo Final with a 2-0 win over Argentinos Juniors, as Gimnasia La Plata lost.

River Plate River Plate have been crowned champions of Argentina, winning the Torneo Final with a 5-0 thrashing of Quilmes on Sunday.

Nacional Asunción Nacional Asuncion scraped into the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals on Tuesday after a dramatic finish away to Velez Sarsfield.

Atlético Mineiro Defending Copa Libertadores champions Atletico Mineiro must overturn a one-goal deficit if they are to reach the quarter-finals.

Mauro Zárate West Ham have completed the signing of Argentine striker Mauro Zarate from Velez Sarsfield on an initial three-year deal.