Sao Paulo

Corinthians Paolo Guerrero netted a hat-trick as high-flying Corinthians preserved their 100 per cent record in Copa Libertadores via a 4-0 drubbing of winless Danubio.

Cruzeiro Everton Ribeiro and Ricardo Goulart returned from international duty with Brazil to inspire Cruzeiro to victory over Bahia.

Lisandro López Guarani and Sao Paulo were both victorious in the first leg of their last-16 fixtures, while Internacional scored two priceless away goals.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro is one win away from the Brazilian Serie A title after a comfortable 3-0 win over Gremio at the Estadio Governador on Sunday.

Botafogo Botafogo have moved top of the Brazil Serie A with a 2-0 win over Nautico, while Coritiba slipped up with a draw at Santos.

Lanús Argentine clubs River Plate and Lanus booked their Copa Sudamericana spots in the next round, with contrasting aggregate victories.

Corinthians Corinthians coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi has backed the strike pairing of Paolo Guerrero and Vagner Love to come good.

The Estadio do Morumbi is the location as Sao Paulo and Atletico Nacional do battle in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro extended their lead atop the Brazil Serie A despite being held to a 0-0 by Corinthians, while Atletico PR clinched another win.