Chapecoense

Sao Paulo Iconic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a penalty and missed another as Sao Paulo drew 2-2 with Flamengo.

Cruzeiro Defending champions Cruzeiro opened a three-point lead atop the table as the chasing pack stumbled in Brazil's Serie A over the weekend.

Laureus have recognised Chapecoense's success in rebuilding after the majority of their first-team squad were killed in an air disaster.

Internacional Internacional were big winners as Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazilian Serie A standings on the weekend.

Alan Ruschel Chapecoense will pay tribute to the 71 people killed in last year's tragic plane crash in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Monday.

Ronaldinho A Brazil side formed of domestic-based players will take on Colombia to raise funds for Chapecoense in January.

Hélio Zampier Neto A survivor of the plane crash which killed 71 people, defender Neto is eyeing a return for Chapecoense.

Chapecoense's Copa Sudamericana final opponents Atletico Nacional are happy to step aside and let the tragic club be named champions.

Despite losing 1-0 on Sunday, Chapecoense beat Avai to the Santa Catarina state championship title.