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Internacional Internacional moved to within two points of top spot in the Brazilian Serie A after leaders Cruzeiro stumbled to back-to-back draws.

Sao Paulo Sao Paulo continued their charge towards the Brazilian Serie A title with a 3-0 victory against Goias.

Lucas Barrios Cáceres Jonatan Alvez and Gabriel Marques saw red as nine-man Barcelona overcame Santos in the Copa Libertadores.

Atlético Mineiro Defending champions Atletico Mineiro moved top of Group Four in the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 win over Santa Fe on Wednesday.

Corinthians Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Internacional and Goias all recorded wins over the weekend to move level at the top of Brazil's Serie A table.

Palmeiras Palmeiras retained their top-flight status at the expense of Bahia and Vitoria as the Brazilian Serie A came to a thrilling close on Sunday.

Lanús Copa Sudamerica champions Lanus will start their bid to qualify for the Copa Libertadores' group stage away to Caracas of Venezuela.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro closed the gap atop the Brazil Serie A table after defeating Coritiba in a five-goal thriller.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro suffered late heartbreak, conceding an injury-time goal to lose 3-2 to Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday.