Independiente

LDU Quito LDU Quito enjoyed a 3-0 win over Deportivo Cuenca to move within four points of Ecuador Primera A leaders LDU Loja.

Barcelona Ismael Blanco netted a hat-trick as leaders Barcelona returned to winning ways, trouncing El Nacional 4-1 in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Goals from Jaime Valdes and Esteban Paredes saw Colo-Colo edge Delfin in the Copa Libertadores.

Former Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo was the hero, his 90th-minute free-kick preserving Libertad's 100 per cent record in Group Three.

Sergio Aguero Sergio Aguero passed on his congratulations after his brother made a debut for the Manchester City star's boyhood club Independiente.

Independiente were awarded a 3-0 victory just hours before Tuesday's return fixture after Santos fielded an ineligible player.

River Plate River Plate overcame Atletico Rafaela to remain unbeaten atop the standings, while Lanus continued their impressive form.

Deportivo Cuenca Emelec must wait to be named as winners of the first stage of the Ecuadorian Primera A after falling to a shock defeat at Deportivo Cuenca.

Bolívar Bolivar and Leon booked their spots in the final stages of the Copa Libertadores after respective wins on a memorable Wednesday.