Clásico Joven
Location | Mexico |
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Teams | |
First meeting | 30 August 1964 Primera División Cruz Azul 1–2 Club América |
Latest meeting | 31 August 2024 2024 Apertura Cruz Azul 4–1 Club América |
Next meeting | TBD |
Stadiums | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes (Shared as of the 2024–25 season) |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 171 (official matches)[1] |
Most wins | Club América (64)[1] |
Top scorer | Carlos Hermosillo (15)[1] |
All-time series | Club América: 64 Drawn: 59 Cruz Azul: 48[1] |
Largest victory | América 7–0 Cruz Azul 2022 Apertura (20 August 2022) |
The Clásico Joven (Spanish for: The Young Classic) is an association football rivalry between Mexico City-based teams Club América and Cruz Azul.[2] The first match between both teams took place on 30 August 1964 at the Estadio 10 de Diciembre in a friendly match, with Club América winning 2–1 with goals by Martín Ibarreche and Alfonso Portugal, while Hilario Díaz scored for Cruz Azul.[3] However, the clásico truly began on 9 August 1972, when both teams faced off in the final of the 1971–72 season, where Cruz Azul defeated Club América 4–1.[4]
History
[edit]After Cruz Azul won the title in the Segunda División de México during the 1963–64 season, they earned promotion to the top-flight. In their first season in the Primera División, they faced Club América during matchday 13, on 30 August 1964, at the Estadio 10 de Diciembre, where América claimed a 2–1 victory. Few years later, Cruz Azul began achieving significant victories, and in 1971, the club decided to relocate to Mexico City and start playing their home games at the Estadio Azteca, which is also the home of Club América.[3]
Throughout the 1970s, Cruz Azul established themselves as a dominant team, earning the nickname "La Máquina" (The Machine), while Club América rose to prominence in the 1980s. The rivalry between the two clubs became a true derby during the 1971–72 season, when they met in the league final. Cruz Azul secured a resounding 4–1 victory,[3] a blow for Club América supporters, especially since Cruz Azul had also eliminated them from the Copa México that same season.
Club América would restore some pride in the 1973 Copa México, defeating Cruz Azul with an aggregate score of 3–2, with two goals by Osvaldo Castro and one by Roberto Hodge. However, the most significant rematch came in the final of the 1988–89 season, where América emerged victorious with a 3–2 win in the first leg and a 2–2 draw in the second leg, resulting in a 5–4 aggregate score. Carlos Hermosillo, who scored a decisive goal in the final, would later become an idol for Cruz Azul, being named three consecutive top goal scorer between 1993 and 1996.
Players who played on both sides
[edit]So far few players have played with both Club América and Cruz Azul. Only few have emerged as champions with both sides.
Players with a (*) have championed with both sides.
- Amado Palacios Rendón
- Javier Sánchez Galindo
- Sergio Ceballos
- Francisco Macedo
- Carlos Silvio Fogel Rodríguez
- Alberto Macías
- Nicolás Ramírez
- Cesareo Victorino Ramírez *
- Horacio López Salgado *
- Miguel Angel Cornero *
- Ruben Omar Romano
- Hector Tapia *
- Adrián Camacho *
- Agustin Manzo
- Luis Hernández
- Carlos Hermosillo *
- Pedro Pineda
- Arturo Álvarez Perea
- Adrian Chavez
- Miguel Zepeda
- Edoardo Isella
- Sebastian Abreu
- Richard Núñez
- Chaco Giménez
- Alfonso Blanco
- Francisco Javier Rodríguez
- Vicente Matías Vuoso
- Adrián Aldrete *
- José Madueña
- Pablo Aguilar *
- Jordan Silva
- Alonso Escoboza
- Jonathan Rodríguez *
- Igor Lichnovsky
- Jorge Sánchez
Notable Meetups
[edit]- 1972 Primera División Final
- 1974 Campeón de Campeones
- 1989 Primera División Final
- 2013 Clausura Final
- 2018 Apertura Final
- 2024 Clausura Final
Statistics
[edit]Head-to-head
[edit]- As of 31 August 2024[1]
This table takes into account all disputed classic tournaments that have been endorsed by the Mexican Football Federation, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, or any other tournaments and friendlies.[5]
Competition | GP | AW | D | CW | GoalA | GoalC |
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League | 121 | 40 | 46 | 35 | 181 | 166 |
Liguilla / Playoffs | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 36 |
Copa México / Copa MX | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 13 |
Campeón de Campeones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Subtotal | 171 | 64 | 59 | 48 | 252 | 217 |
Other Tournaments and Friendlies | ||||||
Pre Pre Libertadores | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
InterLiga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Exhibition games | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 32 |
Total | 195 | 71 | 65 | 59 | 287 | 254 |
GP: Games Played |
AW: Club América Wins |
CW: Cruz Azul Wins |
D: Draw |
GoalA: Goals scored by Club América |
GoalC: Goals scored by Cruz Azul |
All-time results
[edit]Total league head-to-head
[edit]League home record | |||
Home team | Wins | Losses | Draws |
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Club América | 20 | 16 | 24 |
Cruz Azul | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Overall league head-to-head record | ||
Club América wins | Cruz Azul wins | Draws |
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40 | 35 | 46 |
Liguilla matches
[edit]# | Date | Venue | Result | Competition |
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1 | 9 August 1972 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 4–1
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1971–72 Final |
2 | 13 June 1979 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–0
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1978–79 Semi-final |
3 | 17 June 1979 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 2–1
| |
4 | 31 May 1984 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–2
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1983–84 Semi-final |
5 | 3 June 1984 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 0–0
| |
6 | 13 February 1986 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–1
|
México 86 Quarterfinal |
7 | 16 February 1986 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–0
| |
8 | 13 July 1989 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 2–3
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1988–89 Final |
9 | 16 July 1989 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 2–2
| |
10 | 13 May 1992 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 2–0
|
1991–92 Qualification Liguilla |
11 | 16 May 1992 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 4–0
| |
12 | 13 May 1993 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–3
|
1992–93 Quarterfinal |
13 | 16 May 1993 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 3–4
| |
14 | 13 April 1994 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–1
|
1993–94 Quarterfinal |
15 | 17 April 1994 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–2
| |
16 | 25 May 1995 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–1
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1994–95 Semi-final |
17 | 29 May 1995 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–2
| |
18 | 17 April 1996 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–3
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1995–96 Quarterfinal |
19 | 21 April 1996 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 0–2
| |
20 | 16 April 1998 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–1
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Verano 1998 Quarterfinal |
21 | 19 April 1998 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 2–1
| |
22 | 8 December 1999 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–0
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Invierno 1999 Semi-final |
23 | 11 December 1999 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–2
| |
24 | 26 May 2005 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 3–1
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Clausura 2005 Semi-final |
25 | 29 May 2005 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–3
| |
26 | 23 May 2013 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–0
|
Clausura 2013 Final |
27 | 26 May 2013 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 2–1
| |
28 | 23 November 2017 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–0
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Apertura 2017 Quarterfinal |
29 | 26 November 2017 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 0–0
| |
30 | 13 December 2018 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 0–0
|
Apertura 2018 Final |
31 | 16 December 2018 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 0–2
| |
32 | 13 May 2019 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 3–1
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Clausura 2019 Quarterfinal |
33 | 16 May 2019 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–0
| |
34 | 23 May 2024 | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes | Cruz Azul, Club América 1–1
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2024 Clausura Final |
35 | 26 May 2024 | Estadio Azteca | Club América, Cruz Azul 1–0
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Total liguilla head-to-head
[edit]Overall liguilla head-to-head record | |||
Club América wins | Cruz Azul wins | Draws | |
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16 | 9 | 10 |
Copa MX
[edit]Date | Venue | Matches | Competition | ||
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Home | Score | Away | |||
21 February 1965 | Estadio 10 de Diciembre | Cruz Azul | 0–1
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Club América | 1964–65 Copa México Semi-final |
28 February 1965 | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | Club América | 2–2 (a.e.t)
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Cruz Azul | |
23 February 1966 | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | Club América | 3–0
|
Cruz Azul | 1964–65 Copa México Group 3 |
20 March 1966 | Estadio 10 de Diciembre | Cruz Azul | 1–2
|
Club América | |
17 November 1968 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 0–1
|
Cruz Azul | 1968–69 Copa México Quarterfinal |
15 December 1968 | Estadio 10 de Diciembre | Cruz Azul | 1–0
|
Club América | |
26 September 1971 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 1–2 (a.e.t)
|
Cruz Azul | 1970–71 Copa México Quarterfinal |
18 November 1973 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 3–2
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Cruz Azul | 1973–74 Copa México Group 1 |
13 December 1973 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul | 1–1
|
Club América | 1973–74 Copa México Final |
16 December 1973 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 2–1
|
Cruz Azul | |
24 October 1990 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul | 1–4
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Club América | 1990–91 Copa México Semi-final |
31 October 1990 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 2–0
|
Cruz Azul | |
3 April 2013 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 1–1[a]
|
Cruz Azul | Clausura 2013 Copa MX Semi-final |
24 October 2017 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 1–0
|
Cruz Azul | Apertura 2017 Copa MX Round of 16 |
Overall Copa MX head-to-head record | ||
Club América wins | Cruz Azul wins | Draws |
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8 | 3 | 3 |
Campeón de Campeones
[edit]Date | Venue | Matches | Competition | ||
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Home | Score | Away | |||
26 May 1974 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | 1974 Campeón de Campeones |
Pre Pre Libertadores
[edit]Date | Venue | Matches | Competition | ||
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Home | Score | Away | |||
1 September 1999 | Soldier Field | Cruz Azul | 1–1
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Club América | 1999 Pre Pre Libertadores |
6 September 2000 | Bulldog Stadium | Club América | 0–1
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Cruz Azul | 2000 Pre Pre Libertadores |
22 August 2001 | Soldier Field | Cruz Azul | 0–2
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Club América | 2001 Pre Pre Libertadores |
Overall Pre Pre Libertadores head-to-head record | ||
Club América wins | Cruz Azul wins | Draws |
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1 | 1 | 1 |
InterLiga
[edit]Date | Venue | Matches | Competition | ||
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Home | Score | Away | |||
12 January 2008 | Home Depot Center | Club América | Cruz Azul | 2008 InterLiga |
Results in friendly matches
[edit]Date | Venue | Matches | Competition | ||
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Home | Score | Away | |||
23 June 1963 | Estadio 10 de Diciembre | Cruz Azul | 0–4
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Club América | Friendly |
25 May 1969 | Estadio Nemesio Díez | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | Lic. Fernández Albarrán |
10 August 1974 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Cruz Azul | 1–2 (a.e.t)
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Club América | Copa João Havelange |
10 May 1981 | Estadio Azteca | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | Azteca 81 |
17 November 1981 | Estadio Revolución Mexicana | Cruz Azul | 4–1
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Club América | Hidalgo 81 |
12 August 1987 | Estadio Azteca | Club América | 1–1
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Cruz Azul | Copa Azteca |
12 July 1997 | Estadio Hidalgo | Club América | 0–1
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Cruz Azul | Copa Pachuca |
15 July 1998 | Estadio Hidalgo | Club América | 2–2[a]
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Cruz Azul | Copa Pachuca |
10 March 1999 | Cotton Bowl | Cruz Azul | 1–1
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Club América | Friendly |
23 February 2005 | Robertson Stadium | Cruz Azul | 1–1
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Club América | Friendly |
19 July 2008 | Qualcomm Stadium | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | Friendly |
25 March 2009 | Sun Bowl | Club América | 2–0
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Cruz Azul | Friendly |
10 July 2010 | Rose Bowl | Club América | 2–1
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Cruz Azul | Friendly |
11 July 2012 | Cotton Bowl | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | Friendly |
30 June 2013 | Toyota Stadium | Cruz Azul | 2–1
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Club América | Friendly |
12 July 2014 | Estadio Azul | Cruz Azul | 0–1
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Club América | Friendly |
11 July 2020 | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | Club América | 1–4
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Cruz Azul | 2020 Copa por México |
29 January 2022 | Nido Águila Coapa | Club América | 3–1
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Cruz Azul | Friendly |
11 December 2022 | Estadio Nemesio Díez | Club América | 1–2
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Cruz Azul | 2022 Copa por México |
23 March 2024 | Dignity Health Sports Park | Club América | 2–3
|
Cruz Azul | Friendly |
Overall friendly matches head-to-head record | ||
Club América wins | Cruz Azul wins | Draws |
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6 | 10 | 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "América vs Cruz Azul: Historial, resultados, estadísticas y goleadores del Clásico Joven". goal.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Grupo Reforma (2007). UNIVISION.com (ed.). "Encuesta completa sobre el equipo más popular de México". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007.
- ^ a b c Héctor Roberto Hernández. realidadamericanista.com (ed.). "El Clásico Joven". Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
- ^ Edgar Salas (2002). Señor Gol (ed.). "El crecimiento del Clásico Joven". Archived from the original on 3 January 2003. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
- ^ Óscar Ignacio Guevara Salinas (2007). esmas.com (ed.). "La edición 136 del 'clásico joven' roba la atención". Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
External links
[edit]- Clásico Joven by Erik Francisco Lugo at the RSSSF
- Club América's official website
- Cruz Azul's official website