Nacional

The Strongest and their hopes of reaching the final stages will go down to the wire, while Atletico Nacional remain perfect.

Thiago Martins and Miguel Borja inspired Palmeiras to a 2-0 victory over Alianza Lima as the in-form Brazilian side won again.

Sporting Sporting Lisbon hit two second-half goals to beat Olhanense 2-0 on Sunday and keep the pressure up on Primeira Liga leaders Porto.

Frederico Chaves Guedes Ecuador international Juan Cazares scored twice as Atletico Mineiro routed Godoy Cruz 4-1 in Group 6 action in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.

Sporting Sporting Lisbon came out winners at home to Penafiel, edging the cellar-dwellers 3-2 after a hectic opening to their Primeira Liga fixture on Monday.

Benfica League-leading Benfica won their sixth straight match by beating Gil Vicente 1-0, while rivals Sporting Lisbon won by the same scoreline.

Vitória Guimarães Porto's 100 per cent record in Primeira Liga was ended on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Vitoria Guimaraes.

Benfica Benfica extended their advantage at the summit of the Primeira Liga with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Academica on Sunday.

Visitors Botafogo and San Lorenzo both recorded 1-0 wins at Nacional and Emelec respectively on Thursday.

Braga Braga brought an end to Nacional's 13-game Primeira Liga unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.