Cruzeiro

Atlético PR Atletico Paranaense have moved above Gremio into second in the Brazil Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Internacional.

Rivaldo Rivaldo, a FIFA World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, has announced his retirement at the age of 41.

Cruzeiro moved into the Copa Libertadores knockout stage after a win against Racing Club.

Cruzeiro Atletico Mineiro moved into the Copa Libertadores last 16 as Cruzeiro stayed alive in the group stages on Thursday.

Nacional Asunción Nacional Asuncion and San Lorenzo edged into the Copa Libertadores semi-finals after draws on Wednesday.

Bolívar Bolivar and Leon booked their spots in the final stages of the Copa Libertadores after respective wins on a memorable Wednesday.

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

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo will be able to call upon leading striker Alexandre Pato for Wednesday's Copa Libertadores Group Two clash with Danubio.

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.