Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Atletico Mineiro suffered their first defeat in eight rounds as they lost 4-2 at Barueri. Thiago Humberto scored twice, while Marcos Pimentel and Fernandinho added a goal each for the winners.

Striker Diego Tardelli hit a brace in the final 20 minutes for Atletico Mineiro. The visitors finished the match with nine men after Werley and Evandro were both sent off.

Internacional can take over Atletico at the top if they beat Coritiba today. Barueri, on the other hand, are in third place with 13 points - four less than the leaders.

Meanwhile, Goias beat Botafogo 4-1 to climb up to sixth place. Felipe Menezes put the visitors ahead before Victor Simoes equalised before the break. However, in the second half, Rafael Toloi, Felipe and Iarley struck to secure the victory for Helio dos Anjos's team.

Goias have 11 points and are alongside Corinthians, who lost 1-0 to Atletico Paranaense. O Timão coach Mano Menezes decided to field a reserve side as he looks to rest his key players for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, Sao Paulo recorded their second victory in the competition as they surpassed Nautico 2-0 at the Morumbi. Jean Rolt and Hernanes scored to ensure Ricardo Gomes made a winning start as Tricolor Paulista coach.

Finally, Cruzeiro defeated Avai 1-0 with Ze Carlos scoring the only goal of the game five minutes before the break.