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SUMMARY

90+6´

THE MATCH IS OVER! América wins the Clásico Joven by the narrowest of margins, but Cruz Azul will go to bed as leaders of the competition on points difference.

94´

Sepúlveda's header ends up in the hands of Luis Ángel Malagón, a golden opportunity for Cruz Azul.

92´

Saleta's cross to the near post and Igor Lichnosvky clears for a corner kick, América is close to getting the three points.

90´

6 minutes of compensation are added to the match.

89´

Luis Angel Malagon is receiving medical attention.

86´

Upcoming matches for both teams: 

Atlas vs América | Saturday, March 2 | Jalisco Stadium 

Cruz Azul vs Chivas | Saturday, March 2 | Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium

84´

Changes in América, Diego Valdés and Sebastián Cáceres are replaced by Diego Valdés and Sebastián Cáceres. In, Brian Rodríguez and Ramón Juárez del Castillo.

84´

Nacho Rivero le pega de larga distancia pero el balón se va muy al lado del segundo poste. 

80´

In the last 10 minutes of the match, América defended in their own area while Cruz Azul went all out in search of an equalizer.

76´

Changes in América, Henry Martín and Alejandro Zendejas leave the team. They are replaced by Santiago Naveda and Kevin Álvarez. The message is clear, defend the score.

75´

Henry Martín goes close! A great cross from Cabecita Rodríguez and the Yucatecan sends the ball over the crossbar.

75´

Piovi's cross to the far post looking for Uriel Antuna and Henry Martín arrives with defensive coverage to prevent the Celeste's equalizer.

71´

Gonzalo Piovi hit Diego Valdés with everything he had, the Cruz Azul player receives a yellow card.

70´

Diego Valdés tried to assist Cabecita Rodríguez but the Uruguayan fell into the offside trap.

69´

Changes in the match, Julián Quiñones comes off and Jonathan Rodríguez comes on for América. For Cruz Azul, Rotondi comes off and Nacho Rivero comes on.

67´

Julián Quiñones is receiving medical assistance and will leave the field on the cart of misfortune.

65´

HUGE MIÉR! The Colombian goalkeeper makes a sensational save after Julián Quiñones takes two and tries to score at the far post.

60´

GREAT INTERVENTION BY MALAGÓN! Luis Ángel reads the play very well and anticipates Piovi's filtered pass that was looking for Rotondi to seal the play.

57´

Gonzalo Piovi hits a long-range shot and Luis Ángel Malagón clears it for a corner kick.

55´

Little by little, Cruz Azul began to play in the Azulcrema area with crosses via Rotondi or Rodrigo Huescas.

51´

Uriel Antuna's cross to the near post but Igor Lichnovsky makes a good defensive cover, clearing the ball for a throw-in.

47´

Foul on Alejandro Zendejas on the left flank, free kick for the Eagles, Diego Valdés to collect.

46´

THE SECOND HALF KICKS OFF WITH A BANG! Zendejas dribbles inside the box and falls in the area, the Blue and Whites players call for a penalty kick.

Half Time

The players are returning to the field, seconds before the start of the second half.

Half Time

Luxury Visit to the Azteca! Gerard Piqué and Emilio Azcarraga Jean are present at the Coloso de Santa Ursula to watch the young classic.

Half Time

One impressive thing about this first half was the number of goals that have been disallowed, 4 goals in total. Julian Quiñones has now scored five goals!

45+9´

End of the first half, América is winning the game by the narrowest of margins.

45+6´

Yellow card for Carlos "El Titán" Salcedo for committing a reckless action on Sebastián Cáceres.

45+4´

Diego Valdés foul on Charly Rodríguez, Cruz Azul has a set piece option.

45+3´

Israel Reyes' foul on Huescas and Cruz Azul has a clear goal option

45´

8 minutes of compensation are added to the first half.

44´

Goal disallowed to Julián Quiñones for offside, América continues to dominate but the score is not extended.

42´

Salvador Reyes is back after receiving medical assistance, so far, all is well with the Azulcrema fullback.

39´

Carlos Rodríguez is shown the yellow card after a foul on Salvador Reyes.

36´

Julian Quiñones tried to connect on a through ball to Alejandro Zendejas but the Mexican-American was caught offside.

35´

Antuna's cross to the near post is denied by Cáceres and América continues to neutralize Anselmí's men very well.

32´

Uriel Antuna sends a ball into the box that is blocked by Luis Ángel Malagón. Great safety in the América goal!

30´

Half an hour of entertainment has gone by, so far América has scored four goals but three have not been scored. For its part, Cruz Azul continues to be absent from the match.

28´

A foul is called on Julian Quiñones but the referee says play on, there is nothing.

23´

The VAR says that the goal does not go on the scoreboard. The match is still 1-0 in favor of América.

20´

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR AMÉRICA! JULIÁN QUIÑONES' BRACE SENDS THE BALL INTO THE BACK OF THE NET!

17´

Rotondi crosses to the near post but the ball is deflected for a corner kick by Israel Reyes.

15´

Goal disallowed for Diego Valdés, América continues to play at ease on the field.

13´

A great sweep by Salvador Reyes to avoid a Cruz Azul through ball, and little by little La Máquina begins to have possession of the ball.

Quiñones goal

10´

After 10 minutes of play, América is dominating at will and demonstrating why it is the current champion of Mexican soccer.

QUIÑONES GOOOOOOOL that doesn't count! He shoots inside the area and sends it to the back of the net but the referee marks an offside.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR AMÉRICA! JULIÁN QUIÑONES SCORES A GREAT ONE-ON-ONE WITH MIER AND THE EAGLES ARE ALREADY UP ONE-NIL!

AMERICA COMES CLOSE! A great cross from Alejandro Zendejas to Henry Martín sends the ball over the crossbar.

Salcedo commits a foul on Henry Martín and the referee awards a free kick in favor of the Eagles.

1'

LET'S GO! The first 45 minutes kick off, the Clásico Joven is being played at the Estadio Azteca.

Recognition.

The national anthem is played

Members of the army sing the Mexican national anthem for the commemoration of Flag Day.

They are already on the field!

The players take the field while the Liga MX anthem plays, everything is ready at the Azteca for the Clásico Joven.

IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL START

In a couple of moments we will start the broadcast of América vs Cruz Azul, match corresponding to match day 8 of the Clausura 2024 tournament.

LIST THE LINEUP

This is the starting eleven that Cruz Azul will send to the Estadio Azteca to try to get the three points against América.

LIST THE LINEUP

This is the starting eleven that América will send to the field of the Azteca Stadium to try to get the three points against Cruz Azul.

MAKING HISTORY

Liga MX Femenil will be represented by 36 players in the first edition of the Women's Gold Cup. These players will be part of various national teams, all aiming to make their mark in this historic tournament.

DISCRIMINATION?

América's Chilean defender Igor Lichnovsky expressed that his stint at Cruz Azul between 2018 and 2020 was more complicated than initially thought. In addition to difficulties on the pitch, Lichnovsky mentioned that he also experienced discrimination due to his religion during his time at the club.

OUT OF WORK AROUND THE WORLD

Currently, at least 27 Mexican technical directors are unemployed. Among them are Diego Mejía, recently fired from Bravos de Juárez, as well as Benjamín Mora, Rafael Puente del Río, Francisco Palencia, Carlos Adrián Morales, Gabriel Caballero and Hugo Sánchez.

IN MAY THERE IS A CHAMPION


The calendar indicates that the first leg of the Final will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and the second leg is scheduled for three days later, i.e. Sunday, May 26

SAVE THE DATES


The Play-In format, which was renewed for the second half of 2023 and allowed the teams ranked from seventh to tenth place to compete for the last two places in the Liguilla, will be maintained for the Clausura 2024. This process will take place between May 2 and 5. After this stage, the long-awaited Liga MX Fiesta Grande will begin on Wednesday, May 8.

THE WAIT IS OVER


The wait for Liga MX is over, all the action, the best goals, the best plays, the hottest controversies and the best players return to the lawns of Mexico with the best games there are in the world.

Tune in here America vs Cruz Azul Updates

Do not miss a detail of the match with the with VAVEL. Follow along with us all the details, commentaries, analysis and rosters for this America vs Cruz Azul match.

What time is America vs Cruz Azul match?

This is the start time of the game America vs Cruz Azul of 24th February in several countries:

Where To Watch America vs Cruz Azul around the world

Country

Start Date

Local Time

TV Channels

United States

February 24, 2024

22:00 ET

TUDN, ViX,

Argentina

February 25, 2024

00:00

 

Bolivia

February 24, 2024

22:00

 

Brasil

February 25, 2024

00:00

 

Chile

February 25, 2024

00:00

 

Colombia

February 24, 2024

22:00

 

Ecuador

February 24, 2024

22:00

 

Spain

February 25, 2024

5:00 

 

Mexico

February 24, 2024

21:00

TUDN

Peru

February 25, 2024

22:00 

 

Watch out for this Cruz Azul player:

For this match, the player to watch will be the center forward; Gustavo del Prete. The killer of the area of the Cruz Azul gunners has been characterized for being a strong, tenacious, skillful player, especially a killer in the area, perfect characteristics for him to detonate the gunpowder at any moment of the match and tip the balance in favor of his team to get the victory.

Watch out for this América player:

For this match, the player to watch will be center forward; Julián Andrés Quiñones. The current attacker for América has been a key player for the victories obtained this season, helping to retain possession of the ball and having a great ability to distribute it in the opponent's field, also, his great right foot is a latent danger for all goalkeepers, so he will be important to get the victory.

América's final roster:

L. Malagón; K. Álvarez, I. Reyes, I. Lichnovsky C. Calderón; A. Fidalgo, J. Dos Santos, A. Zendejas; B. Rodríguez, J. Rodríguez, J. Quiñones.

Last Cruz Azul roster:

K. Mier; W. Ditta, E. Lira, G. Piovi; R. Huescas, L. Faravelli, C. Rodríguez, C. Rotondi; C. Antuna, A. Gutiérrez; A. Sepúlveda.

Background:

América and Cruz Azul have met on a total of 59 occasions (25 América wins, 19 draws, 15 Cruz Azul wins) where the scales are entirely in favor of the Azulcremas. In terms of goals scored, América beats Cruz Azul, with a total of 89 goals scored and 70 for the visitors. Their last meeting dates back to Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2023 where América defeated Cruz Azul 2-3.

About the Stadium:

Estadio Azteca is an iconic soccer stadium located in Mexico City, in the Santa Ursula neighborhood. Inaugurated in 1966, it has witnessed numerous major sporting and cultural events over the years. Its original capacity was around 107,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in the world at the time, although it has been reduced to around 87,000 spectators today due to improvements in safety and seating comfort. Estadio Azteca is best known for being the first stadium in history to host two FIFA World Cup finals. In 1970, it was the site of the famous final in which Brazil defeated Italy to win its third world title, and in 1986, it was the venue where Argentina, led by Diego Maradona, defeated West Germany in the final to win its second world title.

Imposing paternity

Club América returns to the Coloso de Santa Úrsula to face the first of the three most important matches of the regular season; the Clasico Joven. The Eagles are in one of their most unstable moments since André Jardine's era at the helm of the Azulcrema squad began, as Kevin Álvarez is still looking to get back to his best level with the team, Henry Martín continues to be on the bench with the Cremas while he finishes his recovery and Diego Valdés has yet to receive the medical clearance needed to return to the starting roster. In addition, the high number of matches is beginning to take its toll on the players, however, in recent tournaments, América has been the one who has been winning the most, having a paternity over La Máquina, so, despite having the statistics against them, América continues to be the favorite.

A new edition of the Clasico Joven

A new edition of the Clasico Joven is coming up for La Maquina Celeste de la Cruz Azul and the Cementero team wants to take away the paternity that America has had in the last tournaments played between these two historic teams. On the other hand, the team based in La Noria, which answers to the homonym of the "Celestes" of Cruz Azul, is sweeping the Liga MX, playing very, very nice soccer, which has helped them to take the spotlight of the competition, however, this will be their second duel of "Prueba de Fuego" for the Cementero team since they will be able to measure themselves one on one to try to find out if they are ready to fight for the title of the Clausura 2024.

Liga MX is back

The eternal wait is finally over, the Liga MX glory is back to delight fans and strangers alike with the best action in the fields of Mexico. Once again, another tournament starts, where 18 teams will face each other throughout 17 rounds to try, first of all, to qualify to the big party of the national football, either in the playoffs or in the first six places that have a direct pass to the quarterfinals and then have the opportunity to fight for the title that will assure them a place in the champion of champions trophy and the next edition of the CONCACAF Champions League. Likewise, it will be very important to enjoy this summer tournament since once it is over, it will be a while before the blessed Liga MX returns, since there is a big summer break with international tournaments such as Copa América, Euro Cup, Leagues Cup and the France 2024 Olympic Games, therefore, it will also be important to see the performance of the players throughout these 17 days with their respective teams, since the most outstanding players will probably have an undeniable offer for the transfer market that opens the 24/25 season, making this perhaps their last instance in our League. Likewise, this Clausura 2024 will be another tournament without promotion, but with the drama of the quotient for not paying the debt imposed by the FMF.

Kick-off time

The America vs Cruz Azul match will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. The kick-off is scheduled at 10:00 pm ET.

Liga MX is back

The eternal wait is finally over, the Liga MX glory is back to delight fans and strangers alike with the best action in the fields of Mexico. Once again, another tournament starts, where 18 teams will face each other throughout 17 rounds to try, first of all, to qualify to the big party of the national football, either in the playoffs or in the first six places that have a direct pass to the quarterfinals and then have the opportunity to fight for the title that will assure them a place in the champion of champions trophy and the next edition of the CONCACAF Champions League. Likewise, it will be very important to enjoy this summer tournament since once it is over, it will be a while before the blessed Liga MX returns, since there is a big summer break with international tournaments such as Copa América, Euro Cup, Leagues Cup and the France 2024 Olympic Games, therefore, it will also be important to see the performance of the players throughout these 17 days with their respective teams, since the most outstanding players will probably have an undeniable offer for the transfer market that opens the 24/25 season, making this perhaps their last instance in our League. Likewise, this Clausura 2024 will be another tournament without promotion, but with the drama of the quotient for not paying the debt imposed by the FMF.

Welcome to minute by minute coverage of the 2024 Liga MX Match: America vs Cruz Azul!

My name is Luis Miguel and I will be your host for this game. We will provide you with all the information on VAVEL.

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Luis Andrés Miguel Hernández
Licenciado en Ciencias en la Comunicación por la UNAM