Oscar Perea netted the second goal for Club América in the Clásico Joven against Cruz Azul during the Apertura 2026 match. With that goal, América took a two-goal lead in the contest . Brian Rodríguez watched a chance denied previously . He later found the net from range, which gave the team hope . The match lineups were released prior to the opening whistle.

Club América's online home acknowledged Perea's goal. TUDN mentioned the saved Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's shot from deep as the spark for a comeback. The match resumed after those moments.