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 took a two-goal lead in the contest . Brian Rodríguez saw an attempt stopped previously . He later found the net from range, which gave the team hope . The match lineups were released prior to the opening whistle.

Club América's official site acknowledged Perea's goal. TUDN reported the denied Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's long-range strike as a much-needed boost . The match continued after those moments.