Copa Libertadores

Nacional Asunción Nacional Asuncion and The Strongest bounced back from first-up defeats to open their Copa Libertadores accounts on Thursday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro went top of Group Three in the Copa Libertadores after claiming a 2-0 victory at Mineros de Guayana on Thursday.

Atletico Nacional shot three points clear at the top of Group 4 after their big win over Sporting Cristal, while Huracan saw off Penarol.

Ignacio Scocco A late goal from Ignacio Scocco saw River Plate past Lanus in their Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg.

After Boca Juniors fans attacked River Plate players with pepper spray, the club's hierarchy slammed the behaviour as shameful.

Luiz Scolari Boca assistant Gustavo Barros Schelotto is expecting a tough battle in the Superclasico after his side booked a derby clash with River.

Ronaldinho Atletico Mineiro star Ronaldinho is bidding to join a distinguished group of players to have won both the Champions League and Copa Libertadores.

Juan Carlos Arce notched a hat-trick as he helped Bolivar to a huge 5-0 win over Deportivo Cali.

Vinicius Junior, 17, came off the bench and scored twice as Flamengo overcame Emelec in the Copa Libertadores.

In Other News... A group game between Penarol and Palmeiras descended into an all-out scrap.