
It’s a landmark date of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season, as Club América host Cruz Azul for a momentous bout at the Estadio Banorte in the latest chapter of El Clásico Joven.
Few rivalries in North American soccer have produced the level of drama, intensity and memorable matches as El Clásico Joven in recent years. The two Mexico City powerhouses have met four times in the knockout phase of competitions since Nov. 2024, delivering iconic clashes that have taken the rivalry to new heights.