América Defeats Cruz Azul In Thrilling Liga MX Clásico Joven

América Defeats Cruz Azul In Thrilling Liga MX Clásico Joven...

Club América secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in Sunday night's Liga MX Clásico Joven, reigniting one of Mexico's fiercest soccer rivalries. The match, played at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, drew significant U.S. attention as Liga MX continues growing among American fans.

Henry Martín scored the 89th-minute winner for América after Cruz Azul's Uriel Antuna had equalized earlier in the second half. The heated derby saw six yellow cards and nearly 70,000 fans in attendance, with many watching via Univision and TUDN broadcasts in the U.S.

The rivalry is trending stateside due to Liga MX's rising popularity and América's large Mexican-American fanbase. Sunday's match delivered the intensity expected from these Mexico City clubs, who've faced off 228 times since their first meeting in 1964.

Social media erupted after the game, with #ClásicoJoven trending on Twitter in several U.S. cities. The result moves América into third place in the Liga MX table while leaving Cruz Azul mid-table. Both teams feature multiple players likely to compete in this summer's World Cup.

Next weekend's Liga MX fixtures will see América visit Puebla while Cruz Azul hosts Mazatlán. The rematch between these rivals is scheduled for September, with tickets already in high demand on both sides of the border.