Cruz Azul vs América • Highlights • Matchday 13 • Opening 2025

América scores! Brian Rodríguez puts the Águilas ahead with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the heart of the goal. Cruz Azul 0, América 1 in the Clásico Joven.

Álex Zendejas enters the field to replace Víctor Dávila, who leaves the match due to injury.

Cruz Azul exerted heavy pressure on América at the start of the match, generating multiple attacks into the opponent's box and maintaining control of the game. The Celestes tested the ball from different positions with shots from Faravelli, Rodríguez, Rotondi, and Luka Romero, forcing the América defense to retreat and resist the constant pressure.

Cruz Azul and América started the match with intensity, showing presence at both ends of the field. Both teams competed for possession and sought to impose their style of play from the opening minutes to create danger in the opponent's box.

The referee blows the whistle and the match begins at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.

Cruz Azul and América face off tonight in one of the most exciting matches of Matchday 13 of the 2025 Apertura , when they face off at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Both teams arrive with clear objectives: to remain in the fight for the top spots and close out the regular season in a solid position heading into the playoffs.

América is enjoying a good run of form, with four consecutive matches unbeaten, three of which have been victories. With 27 points, the Coapa team sits in second place in the standings, just one point behind leader Toluca, so they will be looking to build on their points to stay ahead in the fight for the top spot.

For its part, Cruz Azul will try to end its three-match winless streak and take advantage of home advantage to regain confidence. The Celestes, who are in fifth place with 25 points, also have the opportunity to surpass a historic record at Ciudad Universitaria, where both they and Pumas share the 22-match unbeaten streak.

• Date: Saturday, October 18
• Time: 9:05 p.m. (Central Mexico)
• Broadcast: Channel 5 and TUDN

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