In a tightly-contested match-up, Porto and Benfica could only play out to a 1-1 stalemate at the Estádio do Dragão

Palmeiras missed out on a chance to move closer to the top four after a late goal from Grêmio ensured both sides shared the spoils.

Neymar marked his return from injury with a goal that saw PSG edge Marseille to lift the French Super Cup

Santos proved to be too strong for Boca Juniors as they claimed a convincing 3-0 win to book themselves a spot in the Libertadores finals.

Palmeiras survived a scare after losing by two goals to River Plate but qualified via their aggregate lead from the first leg.

After a goalless first leg, Santos and Boca Juniors will lock horns in the second leg of the Libertadores semi-final with both sides in search of a final berth.

A late penalty for Atlético-MG saw them do just enough to earn a point against a resilient Bragantino side on Monday night in the Brazilian Championship.

Atlético-MG announced details of their new sponsorship deal which will see betting company Betano take a space on the club’s jersey.

Internacional recorded their fifth successive win in the Brasilerao to move just three points behind leaders São Paulo.

Vasco were the better side and deserved all three points as they strolled past Botafogo 3-0 in a game crucial for the relegation scrap.