Bahia

Emelec Cesar Vallejo and Emelec needed penalty shootouts to reach the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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

Fluminense Fluminense are the only remaining team with a perfect record in Brazil's Serie A after their narrow win over Palmeiras on Saturday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro stayed on the tail of Brazil Serie A leaders Botafogo after a 5-1 home thrashing of Vitoria on Saturday.