Oscar Perea netted the second goal for Club América in the Clásico Joven against Cruz Azul during the Apertura 2026 match. With that goal, América grabbed a two-goal lead during the match. Brian Rodríguez had a shot saved before that. He later landed a long-distance strike , which gave the team hope . The match lineups were released before kickoff .

Club América's online home verified Perea's goal. TUDN noted 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.