Emelec

Racing Club Gustavo Bou struck his second consecutive hat-trick in the Copa Libertadores as Racing Club continued their perfect start to the group stage.

Emelec Ecuador Primera A leaders Emelec slumped to defeat as rivals Independiente del Valle closed the gap with victory over the weekend.

Emelec Mushuc Runa defeated champions Emelec 1-0 as the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A came to an end on Sunday.

Barcelona Barcelona and Independiente del Valle had narrow wins to consolidate the top two spots in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Botafogo Leaders Botafogo can move a step closer to qualification from Copa Libertadores' Group 2 when they play host to rivals Union Espanola.

Emelec Emelec have crushed Universidad Catolica 7-0 in their top-of-the-table clash in the Ecuador Primera A.

Adenor Bacchi Corinthians face an uphill battle to progress to the quarter-finals, while Internacional are well placed to advance.

Emelec Emelec were officially crowned champions of the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A after defeating Deportivo Quito 2-0 on Wednesday.

Marcelo de Oliveira Santos Cruzeiro, River Plate, Internacional, Santa Fe, Emelec, Racing Club, Emelec and Tigres UANL are all vying for a spot in the semi-finals.

Lucas Barrios Cáceres Former Borussia Dortmund forward and Paraguay international Lucas Barrios recorded a three-goal haul in Gremio's 4-1 rout of 10-man Guarani.