Club América and Cruz Azul drew 1-1 in the Clásico Joven of Jornada 14 in the Clausura 2026 Liga MX, played at Estadio Banorte after its reopening. Pato Salas scored for Águilas in the 17th minute, while Omar Campos equalized for La Máquina in first-half stoppage time.
The match at Estadio Banorte was América's first after renovations for the 2026 World Cup. Águilas took the initiative with Brian Rodríguez, but Pato Salas opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header assisted by Zendejas.
Cruz Azul pressed back and equalized at 45+3' via Omar Campos' thigh shot on a cross into the box, beating goalkeeper Cota. In the second half, both sides created chances, but goalkeepers Cota and Gudiño shone with key saves, such as Gudiño's stop on Salas at the 70th.
América lined up with Cota; Reyes, Cáceres, Dos Santos, Lima; Rodríguez, Zendejas, Dourado, Juárez; Borja, Salas. Cruz Azul fielded Gudiño; Campos, Ditta, Lira, Piovi; Ibáñez, Palavecino, Márquez, Paradela, Rotondi; Rodríguez.
After the draw, Cruz Azul held second place in the table while América entered the qualification zone, with three rounds left to the Liguilla. Fans complained about ticket prices from 683 to 9,000 pesos and parking at 1,139 pesos per spot.
