Vasco da Gama

Internacional Internacional salvaged their Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg with Atletico Paranaense late on, earning a 1-1 home draw.

Boca Juniors opened their 2018 account with a 1-0 win at home to Junior in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, while Gremio and Penarol also won.

Internacional Vasco da Gama have come from behind to win 2-1 over Nacional AM and secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro have extended their lead at the top of Brazil Serie A after triumphing in an eight-goal stunner with Criciuma.

Cruzeiro Newly crowned Copa Libertadores champions Atletico Mineiro came crashing down after losing 4-1 to Cruzeiro on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed a deal is in place for Brazil youth international Paulinho to join them.

Botafogo Botafogo bounced back to form in the Brazil Serie A with a 4-0 rout of Atletico PR to boost their chances of a Copa Libertadores spot.

Botafogo Botafogo have maintained their advantage at the top of the Brazilian Serie A standings despite a 3-3 draw at home against Internacional.

Botafogo A brace from Hyuri has seen Botafogo defeat Coritiba 3-1, continuing the latter's poor run in the Brazilian Serie A.

Cruzeiro Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro endured an entertaining challenge from Vasco da Gama to post a 5-3 win on Sunday.