Oscar Perea scored 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 during the match. Brian Rodríguez watched a chance denied previously . He later landed a long-distance strike , which revived the side's hopes . The match lineups came out before kickoff .

Club América's official site acknowledged Perea's goal. TUDN noted the denied Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's long-distance effort as a much-needed boost . The match went on after those moments.