Cruz Azul defeated Club America 4-3 in the 2026 Liga MX Apertura after a dramatic Clasico Joven. Cruz Azul built a commanding lead with goals from Erick Lira, Jose Paradela, Jesus Orozco and Gabriel Fernandez, but Club America pushed back late.
Jose Paradela was one of the standout players of the match, contributing a goal and an assist while creating constant danger for Cruz Azul. Club America responded through Brian Rodriguez and Oscar Perea, who scored twice to make the final minutes extremely tense.
America‘s late reaction made for a dramatic finish, with Miguel Angel Borja and Oscar Perea finding the net as they fought to complete the comeback. However, Cruz Azul held on for an agonizing 4-3 victory.
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90' - Full time! Cruz Azul win 4-3
Cruz Azul hold on for a dramatic 4-3 victory over Club America in the Clasico Joven after agonizing last minutes.
90+6' - GOAAAAAAAAAL FOR AMERICAAAAA! (4-3)
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.
¡DOS GOLES DEL AMÉRICA! ¡EN MENOS DE DOS MINUTOS! ¡ESTÁ A UN GOL DE EMPATAR! ⚽🔥🦅
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.
87' - Brian Rodriguez tests Mier from outside the box (4-1)
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.
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83' - Ramon Juarez misses with a header (4-1)
Ramon Juarez heads wide from the center of the box after a cross from Alex Zendejas.
79' - Changes for both sides (4-1)
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.
73' - GOAAAAAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! (4-1)
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.
GOOOOL DE CRUZ AZUL ¡GOLIZA CELESTE! ¡EL TOROOOO! 🐂⚽
El toro mete el gol con un balón cruzado. ¿Alguien se imaginaba este marcador?
Angel Marquez is booked after committing a foul on Brian Rodriguez.
62' - Yellow card for Erik Lira (3-1)
Erik Lira is booked after committing a foul and confronting the referee.
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59' - Cruz Azul make two changes (3-1)
Nicolas Ibañez and Omar Campos come off for Cruz Azul, with Carlos Rotondi and Gabriel Fernandez entering the match.
53' - GOAAAAAAL FOR AMERICAAA! (3-1)
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.
¡GOLAZO DEL RAYITO! ¡EN DÓNDE PUSO EL BALÓN BRIAN! ⚡⚽
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.
45' - Second half is underway! (3-0)
Cruz Azul and Club America are back on the field as the second half gets underway.
45+7' - Halftime, Cruz Azul lead 3-0
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.
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45+5' - Heated clash breaks out between both sides (3-0)
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.
45' - GOAAAAAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! (3-0)
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.
42' - Cota saves the penalty! (2-0)
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.
39' - VAR review for a possible penalty (2-0)
The referee is reviewing a possible penalty after a challenge on Paradela inside the box.
36' - GOAAAAAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! (2-0)
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.
GOLAZO DE CRUZ AZUL ¡PARADELA METE UN TRALLAZO! 🔥🔥🔥
Qué locura de disparo hizo Paradela. Disparó solo en el área y puso el 2-0
29' - Bad news for Club America, Dagoberto goes off injured (1-0)
Dagoberto is forced to leave the match due to injury, with Cristian Borja coming on as his replacement.
24' - Great save from Mier (1-0)
Mier makes a great save to deny a difficult shot from Brian Gutierrez.
20' - GOAAAAAAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! (1-0)
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.
¡GOOOOL DE CRUZ AZUL! ¡GOLAZO DE LIRA! ¡ESTA ES TU CASA!⚽🚂
Lo que te perdiste, Mónaco. Cruz Azul le está ganando al América
16' - Paradela forces a great save from Cota (0-0)
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.
10' - Tensions rise in midfield (0-0)
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.
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5' - Palavecino tests from outside the box (0-0)
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.
3' - Early chances for both sides (0-0)
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.
0' - Game is underway! (0-0)
Cruz Azul and Club America get the Clasico Joven underway at the 2026 Liga MX Apertura Matchday 8.
Teams enter the field for the pre-match ceremony
Cruz Azul and Club America are entering the field as they prepare for the pre-match protocol and the traditional greeting before kickoff.
Club America starting lineup
Rodolfo Cota; Israel Reyes, Dagpberto Espinoza, Ramon Juarez, Kevin Alvarez; Erick Sanchez, Alan Cervantes; Isaias Violante, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodriguez; Henry Martin.
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Cruz Azul confirmed lineup
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.
Emilio Abad is a bilingual journalism graduate from Universidad de Especialidad Espíritu Santo. He joined the Bolavip US team in 2024, bringing with him a deep passion for international soccer and basketball. Emilio has gained valuable experience as a news anchor on a university program and completed an internship at Radio Forever in Guayaquil. He has also covered Liga Pro events in Ecuador, highlighting his expertise in sports reporting. Through these roles, he has built a strong foundation in journalism, with a focus on sports media and storytelling.
