Palmeiras

Alexandre Mattos - the sporting director at Brazilian side Palmeiras - has confirmed Yerry Mina has asked to move to Barcelona.

Luiz Scolari Boca assistant Gustavo Barros Schelotto is expecting a tough battle in the Superclasico after his side booked a derby clash with River.

Felipe Melo de Carvalho After more than 12 years in Europe, Felipe Melo has returned to Brazil, signing a three-year contract with Palmeiras.

Juan Carlos Arce notched a hat-trick as he helped Bolivar to a huge 5-0 win over Deportivo Cali.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro gained sole possession of top spot in Brazil Serie A after coming from behind to beat title rivals Internacional on Sunday.

In Other News... A group game between Penarol and Palmeiras descended into an all-out scrap.

Luis Martínez García Lionel Messi has just two years left on his Barcelona contract, but Josep Maria Bartomeu believes he will stay for quite a while.

Grêmio Luiz Felipe Scolari's return as coach of the Gremio failed to make an instant impact as Vitoria won 2-1 in the Brazilian Serie A.

Flamengo top a tight Group 4 in the Copa Libertadores as Atletico Mineiro recorded a big win.

Cruzeiro Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.