Atletico Mineiro came from behind to beat Sao Paulo 2-1 away in the first leg of their all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie, while a late winner saw Ecuador's Emelec secure a 2-1 win over Brazilian giants Fluminense.
As a Olympic gold medal-winning athlete, Brazilian Maurren Maggi knows a thing or two about national pride, but as a passionate football fan she tells FIFA.com of her excitement for Brazil 2014 and her love of Sao Paulo.
Atletico Mineiro are the first club to secure passage into the Copa Libertadores knockout stage after a 2-1 win over The Strongest, while reigning champions Corinthians rebounded from a shock defeat to comfortably see off Tijuana.
A five-goal thriller saw Al Gharafa claim a vital win over relegation rivals Al Khrityat, with Diego Tardelli striking in the final acts of the game, after both sides had relinquished leads.
FIFA.com reviews the weekend's action in Latin America, where Argentinian champions Estudiantes began their title defence with a win and the big guns struggled in Brazil’s state championships
Botafogo and Flamengo beat rock-bottom Atletico Goianiense and high-flying Ceara respectively, while Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras also won.
