Copa Sudamericana

FIFA has expressed its sadness at the plane crash involving Chapecoense, via its president Gianni Infantino.

Brasileirao clubs including champions Palmeiras want Chapecoense to be granted special measures after a plane crash devastated their team.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo's Michel Bastos said the Brazilian giants are desperate to return to form in the Copa Sudamericana.

Lanús Argentina's Lanus are in prime position to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana final after a 2-1 first leg win at Paraguay's Libertad.

LDU Loja A penalty from Jonny Uchuari has secured a 2-1 win for LDU Loja over River Plate in their Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 first leg.

Atlético Nacional Atletico Nacional advanced to the last eight of the Copa Sudamericana, after edging Vitoria 3-2 on aggregate.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, despite losing at Emelec on Wednesday.

Chapecoense's Copa Sudamericana final opponents Atletico Nacional are happy to step aside and let the tragic club be named champions.

Two stars have been added to the Chapecoense badge - one to mark their Copa Sudamericana award and one to commemorate the lives lost.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo have progressed to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals after an extraordinary 5-4 aggregate win over Chile's Universidad Catolica.