Oscar Perea tallied 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 on the night . Brian Rodríguez saw an attempt stopped earlier . He later landed a long-distance strike , which revived the side's hopes . The match lineups were released ahead of the start .

Club América's online home acknowledged Perea's goal. TUDN mentioned the denied Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's long-distance effort as a goal that reignited the team's chances . The match resumed after those moments.