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 built a two-goal lead during the match. Brian Rodríguez watched a chance denied earlier . He later found the net from range, which lifted the squad. The match lineups were released prior to the opening whistle.

Club América's official site confirmed Perea's goal. TUDN reported the denied Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's shot from deep as a goal that reignited the team's chances . The match went on after those moments.