Chapecoense

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

Chapecoense's plane was involved in an accident on the team's flight to Colombia to face Atletico Nacional.

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.

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

Brazil will face Colombia in a fundraiser for the families of the Chapecoense air crash victims, and Robinho is set to feature.

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

Lanus and Nacional advanced, while Chapecoense had to settle for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana.

Chapecoense were hit by tragedy but were crowned Copa Sudamericana champions due to Atletico Nacional's gesture, earning them recognition.

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