Bahia

Bahia Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last 16 first leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro edged closer to retaining their Brazilian Serie A title courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory at slumping Santos.

Palmeiras Palmeiras secured a berth in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday, while Corinthians suffered a scare at Bahia.

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

Seven red cards were shown to on-field players – five from hosts Vitoria and two from Bahia – after a brawl broke out in the derby clash.

Corinthians Title hopefuls Corinthians climbed up to third in the standings with a 1-0 victory over Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo cruised into the third round of the Copa do Brasil, while an early blitz saw Santos win their first leg on Thursday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro staged a second-half comeback as they overcame high-flying Gremio 2-1 on Thursday.

Corinthians Corinthians, Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras are poised to advance to the final stages of the Copa do Brasil after resounding wins midweek.