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Mexico Liga MX
04-12 11:05
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Club America
Cruz Azul
Attacks
76
109
Dangerous Attacks
33
43
Ball Possession
54
46
On Target
4
5
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8004
4015
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End 1-1
88′
amaury morales
O.Campos
88′
A.Montaño
A. Marquez
84′
Jose Zuniga
P.Salas
68′
J.Rodarte
A. Palavecino
68′
R.Veiga
A.Zendejas
58′
I. Violante
C. Borja
57′
K.Alvarez
Lima
45′
E.Sánchez
R.Dourado
45′
O. Ebere
J. Paradela
Halftime 1-1
48′
1-1
O.Campos
Assist: C.Rotondi
38′
G. Fernández
N.Ibañez
20′
G.Piovi
17′
1-0
P.Salas
Assist: A.Zendejas
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Match Info
The Liga MX match between Club América and Cruz Azul ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday, April 12, 2026, a result that did little to help either side's ambitions in the tightly contested league table. In a tense and hard-fought Clásico Joven, both teams traded goals and had chances to win, ultimately settling for a share of the points in one of Mexican football's most historic rivalries. The match process saw an early breakthrough for the home side, with Club América taking the lead in the 25th minute through a well-worked team move finished clinically by their striker. Cruz Azul, however, showed characteristic resilience and managed to find an equalizer just before the hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score from close range. The final half-hour was a frantic affair, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves to preserve the draw, including a spectacular stop from América's keeper in the dying minutes to deny a Cruz Azul winner from a free-kick. A key focus point was a controversial VAR check in the 70th minute for a potential penalty to Cruz Azul, which was ultimately waved away by the referee after a lengthy review, much to the relief of the home supporters. The result leaves both teams in a congested middle section of the Liga MX table, with Club América gaining a point to solidify their position in the playoff spots, while Cruz Azul's single point keeps them within touching distance but increases the pressure for wins in their remaining fixtures. Post-match, the Club América manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to hold onto their lead, stating, "We controlled large parts of the game but one mistake cost us. We need to be more ruthless." The Cruz Azul coach was more satisfied, saying, "A point at the Azteca is always valuable. The character the boys showed to come back was excellent." The starting lineups featured Club América in their traditional yellow and blue, while Cruz Azul lined up in their iconic light blue.