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Bahia Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last 16 first leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro edged closer to retaining their Brazilian Serie A title courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory at slumping Santos.

Atlético PR Atletico Paranaense have moved above Gremio into second in the Brazil Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Internacional.

Goiás Goias and Vitoria booked their spots in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 with wins on Wednesday.

Seven red cards were shown to on-field players – five from hosts Vitoria and two from Bahia – after a brawl broke out in the derby clash.

Corinthians Title hopefuls Corinthians climbed up to third in the standings with a 1-0 victory over Brazil Serie A leaders Cruzeiro on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

Peñarol Penarol eased into the second round of the Copa Sudamericana, while Cesar Vallejo were also among the teams to advance.

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro staged a second-half comeback as they overcame high-flying Gremio 2-1 on Thursday.

Grêmio Gremio jumped up to third in the Brazilian Serie A standings as Cruzeiro continued their stranglehold on the competition.