Estudiantes

Goals from Jose Ayovi and Jonathan Alvez helped Barcelona book their spot in the Copa Libertadores knockout stages.

River Plate River Plate came from behind in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg with Argentina rivals Estudiantes to win 2-1.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron, 41, has joined Estudiantes as a player.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro look set to be fresh when they host Huracan in the Copa Libertadores, with coach Marcelo Oliveira having selected a second-string line-up for their domestic match on Saturday.

Vélez Sarsfield Velez Sarsfield preserved their 100 per cent record in the Argentine Primera Division, while River Plate ran rampant midweek.

Lanús Lanus dropped out of the Argentine Primera Division title race on Sunday with a scoreless draw at Newell's Old Boys.

Santos continued their strong run in the Copa Libertadores as Gabriel Barbosa got on the scoresheet.

Godoy Cruz Godoy Cruz and Independiente opened the Argentine Primera Division season with resounding wins, while River Plate drew.

Everton scored a brace as Gremio crushed Cerro Porteno 5-0 in the Copa Libertadores.

Sao Paulo Alexandre Pato opened his Copa Libertadores account with a brace on Wednesday, inspiring Sao Paulo to their first continental win this season.