The two most-storied clubs in Mexico—Cruz Azul and America—will write a new chapter on Saturday. The Clasico Joven scheduled for 6 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Azul in Mexico City and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on UniMas.
What They're Saying
Cruz Azul captain Christian Gimenez on what the Clasico Joven means (via Esto): "We know that a match against America is special. It's a Clasico and ever since I arrived at this club, I've said that it's an attractive game for the fans."
America defender Ventura Alvarado on the nature of the rivalry (via Goal): "Since playing in reserves I've played against Cruz Azul, and the matches are intense no matter which location they might be in. On the field it doesn't matter because they want to beat us and they play the game like it's a final."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Gimenez has done his part, despite Cruz Azul's porous start. In five appearances, the 34-year-old has two goals and 10 shots on goal.
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona; Santos, Dominguez, Rodriguez, Pinto; Crosas, Torrado; Silva, Gimenez, Rojas; Vuoso
America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Munoz; Samudio, Aguilar, Alvarado, Aguilar; Sambueza, Guemez, Martinez, Andrade; Benedetto, Peralta
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Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pumas UNAM | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 15 | |||
| 2 | CD León | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 15 | |||
| 3 | Veracruz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| 4 | Club de Futbol America | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 12 | |||
| 5 | Puebla | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | |||
| 6 | Toluca | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 | |||
| 7 | Club de Futbol Monterrey | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 10 | |||
| 8 | Chiapas FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | |||
| 9 | Monarcas Morelia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |||
| 10 | Querétaro | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 8 | |||
| 11 | Tigres | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | |||
| 12 | Club Tijuana | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 | |||
| 13 | Club de Fútbol Pachuca | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 6 | |||
| 14 | Cruz Azul | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 | |||
| 15 | Atlas | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6 | |||
| 16 | Dorados | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 5 | |||
| 17 | Guadalajara | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 | |||
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 |
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