Clásico Joven: 5 veces en que Cruz Azul hizo historia al vencer al América

The Clásico Joven is one of the most exciting football matches in Mexico. It is the clash between two of the biggest teams in the country, Cruz Azul and América. It’s a match that is always hotly contested and is watched by fans worldwide. Cruz Azul has had a successful history in this fixture, and they can boast of victories over their rivals. Here are five times that Cruz Azul made history by beating América.

Cruz Azul first victory over América (1971)

In 1971, Cruz Azul and América faced each other for the first time in the Clásico Joven. Cruz Azul was a relatively new team that was looking to make a name for themselves. They managed to do just that as they won the game 2-1. It was a massive victory for the team, and it was the start of their successful history.

Victory in the 1979 final

The 1979 final of the Mexican League was a game that was highly anticipated. Cruz Azul went into the final as underdogs against América, who was the defending champions. However, Cruz Azul managed to win the game 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. It was a famous victory for the team, and it cemented their status as one of the top teams in the country.

The historic 1997 final

The 1997 final between Cruz Azul and América was a game that will go down in the history books. Cruz Azul was looking to win their first title in 17 years, and they faced América, who was looking to win their fourth consecutive league title. It was a tightly contested game, but Cruz Azul managed to win the game 2-1. It was a historic victory for the team, and it sparked celebrations in the streets of Mexico City.

The 2013 Clausura final

In 2013, Cruz Azul made it to the Clausura final after finishing in first place during the regular season. They faced América in the final, who had finished in third place. Cruz Azul went into the final as favourites, and they managed to win the game 2-1. It was the first time that Cruz Azul had won a title in 17 years, and it was a momentous occasion for the team.

The 2018 Apertura semi-final

In 2018, Cruz Azul faced América in the semi-final of the Apertura. Cruz Azul had finished in first place during the regular season, and they were looking to make it to the final. They faced an América team that was looking to win their 14th league title. However, Cruz Azul managed to win the game 1-0, and they advanced to the final. It was a massive victory for the team, and it showed that they were a force to be reckoned with.

Summary:

These are just five of the many times that Cruz Azul has made history by defeating América. The Clásico Joven is always a thrilling encounter, and Cruz Azul has managed to come out on top on several occasions. These victories have cemented Cruz Azul’s status as one of the top teams in Mexico, and they will continue to write their names in the history books. #CruzAzul #América #ClásicoJoven #MexicanFootball #FootballHistory #SPORT