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Liga MX Apertura Clásico Joven matchup

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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. Cruz Azul, the reigning champion, aims to climb the table following recent victories. 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.~~ championships. Ahead of the September 12 clash at Estadio Banorte, Cruz Azul has bolstered its squad with the return of ~~key players~~ Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi, and Rodolfo Rotondi. High demand for the fixture has ~~impacted the secondary ticket market, with~~ seen resale prices ~~reaching~~ reach as high as 14,000 ~~pesos, significantly exceeding the original face value of 3,900~~ pesos. ~~Regarding squad updates, Club América is undergoing roster adjustments under manager Guillermo Almada, with Israel Reyes potentially transitioning to~~ Jornada 8 also features the ‘Clásico Regio’ between Monterrey and Tigres. The matchup pits a ~~central midfield role. Goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón remains unlikely to start due to~~ Monterrey squad holding the league’s best offense against a ~~severe injury.~~ Tigres side currently undergoing project reconstruction. In other league action, Pumas UNAM recently secured a 3-1 victory over ~~León in a rescheduled Jornada 7 match,~~ León, moving ~~them~~ to seventh place with 11 points, though they face injury concerns with César Huerta and Chicote ~~Calderón sidelined. Jornada 8 also features~~ Calderón. Additionally, Atlante has seen significant fan engagement since returning to the ~~‘Clásico Regio’ between Monterrey~~ top flight, surpassing the home attendance figures of both América and ~~Tigres.~~ Pumas. In the women’s division, América and Tigres UANL remain ~~undefeated as they prepare for their Jornada 7 clash.~~ undefeated. Club América Femenil ~~also maintains~~ continues to receive historic recognition following ~~Scarlett Camberos’s nomination~~ nominations for the 2026 Ballon ~~d’Or for Best Female Player of the Year.~~ d’Or.

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