Sun Apr 13 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Cruz Azul Aims to Extend Dominance Over América in Crucial Clausura 2025 Matchup

**MEXICO CITY** – The upcoming Clásico Joven between América and Cruz Azul promises fireworks as the two rivals clash in Jornada 15 of the Clausura 2025 tournament. The match holds extra significance after Cruz Azul’s recent elimination of América from the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

América, currently leading the league with 30 points, enters the match wounded. Coach André Jardine acknowledged the team’s emotional toll following the Champions Cup defeat, stating, “This loss hurts a lot. We want to succeed, but we have to take it one step at a time. It’s a match that could easily be a final. We’re sad for our fans; we want to give them joy.”

However, Jardine remains confident in his team’s ability to compete for the Liga MX title. A victory for Cruz Azul would propel them to the top of the table with 31 points.

This highly anticipated encounter will be the 180th official meeting between the two clubs, with América holding a slight edge in the all-time record (66 wins to Cruz Azul’s 50, with 62 draws). Legendary Mexican striker Carlos Hermosillo, who played for both teams, leads the all-time scoring list with 15 goals.

The starting lineups are expected to feature:

**América:** Luis Malagón; Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Borja; Jonathan Dos Santos, Álvaro Fidalgo, Erick Sánchez; Brian Rodríguez, Alejandro Zendejas, Víctor Dávila.

**Cruz Azul:** Kevin Mier; Jorge Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Jesús Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi; Erik Lira, Ignacio Rivero, Carlos Rodríguez; Carlos Rotondi, Ángel Sepúlveda, Gabriel Fernández.

The match promises a thrilling encounter between two of Mexico’s most passionate and historic clubs.

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