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Emelec Cesar Vallejo and Emelec needed penalty shootouts to reach the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro stayed on the tail of Brazil Serie A leaders Botafogo after a 5-1 home thrashing of Vitoria on Saturday.

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

Internacional Internacional moved to within two points of top spot in the Brazilian Serie A after leaders Cruzeiro stumbled to back-to-back draws.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo continued their charge towards the Brazilian Serie A title with a 3-0 victory against Goias.

Corinthians Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Internacional and Goias all recorded wins over the weekend to move level at the top of Brazil's Serie A table.

Palmeiras Palmeiras retained their top-flight status at the expense of Bahia and Vitoria as the Brazilian Serie A came to a thrilling close on Sunday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro suffered late heartbreak, conceding an injury-time goal to lose 3-2 to Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday.