Emelec

River Plate continued their good start to the Copa Libertadores, but Fred stole the show for Atletico Mineiro.

Emelec Independiente del Valle and Emelec continued their winning runs in the Ecuadorian Primera A on Wednesday.

Emelec Undefeated Emelec capitalised on their nearest rivals dropping points to move top of the Ecuador Primera A.

Barcelona Barcelona extended their lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A table with a 2-0 victory at Deportivo Cuenca on Sunday.

Emelec Emelec closed in on the Ecuador Primera A title after Independiente del Valle failed to capitalise on their slip-up.

Emelec Emelec maintained their six-point lead atop the Ecuador Primera A as the top three all claimed wins on matchday 17.

Sao Paulo Kaka inspired Sao Paulo to a 4-2 win over Emelec in the Copa Sudamericana but the Brazilians may rue conceding two second-half goals.

Independiente Independiente del Valle have kept their title hopes alive in Ecuador's Primera A with a 2-2 draw against leaders Emelec.

Racing Club Gustavo Bou and Diego Milito led the charge as Racing Club crushed Deportivo Tachira 5-0 on the opening day of the Copa Libertadores' group stage.

Marcelo Gallardo River Plate are the only away team in the quarter-finals needing to overturn a deficit in their return-leg fixture.