Figueirense battled back from a two-goal deficit to rescue a 2-2 draw against Fluminense, while both sides had a player sent off as Vasco da Gama beat Portuguesa 2-0.
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.
FIFA.com reviews the recent transfers, including Papiss Cisse, Baba Diawara and Moussa Sow moving to England, Spain and Turkey respectively and Gary Cahill, Alberto Gilardino and Jadson also finding new homes.
FIFA.com takes a look at Liga de Quito, the fast-rising star of Ecuador who have won both the Copa Libertadores and Recopa Sudamericana.
