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Liga MX Apertura Clásico Joven matchup

Overview

As the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament enters Jornada 8, the ‘Clásico Joven’ between league leaders Club América and Cruz Azul remains a primary focus. América enters the matchup undefeated with 16 points, while Cruz Azul holds 6th place with 12 points.

A central storyline involves Miguel Borja, who recently joined América after training with Cruz Azul. Borja has expressed respect for his former training partners, describing Cruz Azul as a “great rival and former champions.” Cruz Azul coach Joel Huiqui has stated his team is prepared to compete on equal footing to reaffirm their status as candidates for back-to-back championships, aiming to control the game despite América being considered favorites.

Regarding squad updates, Club América is undergoing roster adjustments under manager Guillermo Almada, with Israel Reyes potentially transitioning to a central midfield role. Goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón remains unlikely to start due to a severe injury. In other league action, Pumas UNAM recently secured a 3-1 victory over León in a rescheduled Jornada 7 match, moving them to seventh place with 11 points, though they face injury concerns with César Huerta and Chicote Calderón sidelined. Jornada 8 also features the ‘Clásico Regio’ between Monterrey and Tigres.

In the women’s division, América and Tigres UANL remain undefeated as they prepare for their Jornada 7 clash to compete for league leadership. Both teams hold 18 points. Club América Femenil also maintains historic recognition following Scarlett Camberos’s nomination for the 2026 Ballon d’Or for Best Female Player of the Year.

Entities

Cruz Azul · Liga MX · Club América · América · Estadio Banorte

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    América and Cruz Azul face off in Clásico Joven

    América and Cruz Azul prepare for the ‘Clásico Joven’ in the Apertura 2026, featuring Miguel Borja's return against his former training partners.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 23 sources
    Liga MX Apertura 2026 enters Jornada 8 with major derbies

    Liga MX enters Jornada 8 of the Apertura 2026, highlighted by the Clásico Joven and Clásico Regio. Pumas UNAM recently defeated León 3-1, while América Femenil celebrates historic Ballon d'Or nominations.

  3. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Cruz Azul and Club América to face in Clásico Joven

    Cruz Azul and league leaders Club América will face off in the Clásico Joven on September 12, 2026, at Estadio Banorte during Liga MX Apertura 2026.

Sources

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