Emelec

Marcelo Gallardo wants his River Plate team to bounce back with a win over Boca Juniors.

As River Plate were beaten in the Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors booked their place in the knockout rounds.

While River Plate versus Boca Juniors was marred by an apparent tear gas attack, Racing Club and Emelec both reached the last-eight.

Emelec Primera A leaders Emelec extended the gap at the top of the table to five points after they recorded a 3-1 win over LDU Loja.

Lisandro López Lisandro Lopez was twice denied by Vasco goalkeeper Martin Silva from the penalty spot before finally scoring in the second half.

Atlético Mineiro Atletico Mineiro coach Levir Culpi will start striker Jo in his team's opening match of the 2015 Copa Libertadores away to Colo Colo on Wednesday.

Universidad Católica Universidad Catolica maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win over LDU Loja in Ecuador Primera A action on Friday.

Atlético Mineiro A Lucas Pratto goal helped Atletico Mineiro to a 1-0 win at Santa Fe on Wednesday, kick-starting the Brazilian club's Copa Libertadores campaign.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro look set to be fresh when they host Huracan in the Copa Libertadores, with coach Marcelo Oliveira having selected a second-string line-up for their domestic match on Saturday.

Emelec Arch rivals Barcelona and Emelec are in the box seat to win the Ecuadorian Primera A after Independiente del Valle lost again.