Oscar Perea scored the second goal for Club América in the Clásico Joven against Cruz Azul during the Apertura 2026 match. With that goal, América grabbed a two-goal lead on the night . Brian Rodríguez had a shot saved previously . He later found the net from range, which lifted the squad. The match lineups came out prior to the opening whistle.

Club América's website acknowledged Perea's goal. TUDN mentioned the stopped Rodríguez shot. Récord described Rodríguez's long-distance effort as a much-needed boost . The match resumed after those moments.