Cruz Azul seal an agonizing 4-3 victory over Club America in the 2026 Liga MX Apertura

Cruz Azul beat Club America 4-3 in the 2026 Liga MX Apertura, and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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Cruz Azul hold on for a dramatic 4-3 victory over Club America in the Clasico Joven after agonizing last minutes.

Immediately after the goal, Club America recover the ball and launch another attack. Oscar Perea gets on the ball again and sees his shot saved, but he reacts quickly to the rebound and finishes confidently on the second attempt in the 90th minute.

Oscar Perea finishes with his left foot after a counterattack following a failed corner and a turnover. Kevin Alvarez wins the ball back and finds Perea, who fires a shot into the near post from outside the box.

Brian Rodriguez fires a right-footed shot from outside the box after a great connection with Kevin Alvarez, but Mier saves it down the middle of the goal.

Ramon Juarez heads wide from the center of the box after a cross from Alex Zendejas.

Club America make a change as Henry Martin comes off for Miguel Angel Borja. Cruz Azul also make two substitutions, with Agustin Palavecino and Amaury Garcia Moreno replaced by Christian Ebere and Gonzalo Piovi.

A great team move leads to another Cruz Azul goal after a defensive mistake from Club America. Gabriel Fernandez wins the ball, sends the goalkeeper the wrong way with a feint, and finishes with great quality.

Angel Marquez is booked after committing a foul on Brian Rodriguez.

Erik Lira is booked after committing a foul and confronting the referee.

Nicolas Ibañez and Omar Campos come off for Cruz Azul, with Carlos Rotondi and Gabriel Fernandez entering the match.

A tremendous free kick from Brian Rodriguez, who sends a superb shot into the far top corner. The foul that led to the set piece came after an infraction on Icaro.

Club America made two changes in the first half, with Isaias Violante and Erick Sanchez coming off. Alex Zendejas and Icaro came on as their replacements.

Cruz Azul and Club America are back on the field as the second half gets underway.

The referee brings the first half to an end following the heated clash. Jesus Orozco and Nicolas Ibañez are booked for Cruz Azul, while Raphael Veiga and Alan Cervantes receive yellow cards for Club America.

The match gets heated after a clash started by Club America, with players from both sides rushing onto the field. Pushing and shoving break out with just minutes remaining in the first half.

A great corner from Jose Paradela, who is clearly having a standout game, finds Jesus Orozco at the near post. Ibañez misses the ball, allowing Orozco to arrive unmarked and finish into the net.

The penalty is awarded after a VAR review for the foul on Paradela. Ibañez steps up to take it, but Cota makes an incredible save to deny him. Club America avoids going into halftime with an even worse scoreline.

The referee is reviewing a possible penalty after a challenge on Paradela inside the box.

Another great play starts with Carlos Rodriguez, who sends a precise pass into the middle of the box. Jose Paradela makes his run and fires an unstoppable shot into the net.

Dagoberto is forced to leave the match due to injury, with Cristian Borja coming on as his replacement.

Mier makes a great save to deny a difficult shot from Brian Gutierrez.

A great play starts from a throw-in, with Jose Paradela picking up the ball and delivering a precise cross to Erick Lira, who fires a solid shot into the net.

Paradela fires a powerful shot from outside the box toward the far post, but Cota is alert and makes a great save. The goalkeeper gives up a rebound but quickly closes down Rodriguez, denying him any chance to finish.

The tension is starting to rise after some minor clashes and fouls in midfield. Nothing major has happened yet, but both sides are showing plenty of pressure and intensity.

Another shot comes from outside the box, this time through the middle. The early trend suggests both sides could find opportunities from that area, as Agustin Palavecino's effort is saved.

Cruz Azul and Club America have already registered their first shots of the match. Paradela's effort was blocked, leading to a Club America attack where Erick Sanchez fired from outside the box, but his shot went wide.

Cruz Azul and Club America get the Clasico Joven underway at the 2026 Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8.

Cruz Azul and Club America are entering the field as they prepare for the pre-match protocol and the traditional greeting before kickoff.

Rodolfo Cota; Israel Reyes, Dagpberto Espinoza, Ramon Juarez, Kevin Alvarez; Erick Sanchez, Alan Cervantes; Isaias Violante, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodriguez; Henry Martin.

Cruz Azul would line up as follows: Kevin Mier; Angel Marquez, Willer Ditta, Amaury Garcia Moreno, Jesus Orozco, Omar Campos; Agustin Palavecino, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodriguez; Nicolas Ibañez, Jose Paradela.

Referee:

• Luis Enrique Santander

Fourth official:

• Karen Hernandez

Assistant referees:

• Enrique Bustos
• Edgar Castrejon

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Cruz Azul and Club America face each other this Saturday, September 12, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 Liga MX Apertura.

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