What a Saturday! Club Deportivo Guadalajara’s U-21 and U-19 teams absolutely owned El Clásico de México today, both snagging huge wins against América. Talk about starting the day with a bang, this Rojiblanca Academy just laid down the law, proving they play this rivalry at the absolute highest level in Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026.
U-21s Claw Back for a Massive W
The Chivas U-21 squad pulled off an incredible comeback, beating the Azulcremas 2-1 right there at Coapa. Luis Arce’s crew didn’t just win, they showed real grit. América scored first in the 8th minute, putting Chivas down early, but did that shake their conviction? Nope! Guadalajara pushed relentlessly, forcing América into two red cards in just three minutes. That second sending-off led to the equalizing penalty, which Anwar Ben Rhouma drilled in the 35th minute. The rivals dug deep, trying to hold on for a point at home, but Chivas’ persistence was too much. Near the end of the match, in the 88th minute, Diego González rose like a king from a corner kick and headed the ball across goal to seal the victory. This win puts them at 15 points and seriously tightens the race for fourth place in the standings. That’s how you do it, folks!
U-19s Keep the Momentum Rolling with a Shutout
Not to be outdone, Alberto Ascencio’s U-19 team followed suit, completing the sweep by beating the Águilas 1-0. This was a super tight match, but once again, Chivas knew how to make a set piece count. Carlos Bernal was the hero, rising above everyone in the box to head home a cross in the 69th minute. While Chivas had more chances to extend their lead, taking advantage of América’s urgency, the finishing touch just wasn’t there. Still, a win is a win, especially against your fiercest rival! This victory pushes the U-19s into 7th place in the standings, also with 15 points.
These two wins are a huge statement for the Rojiblanca Academy. They’re showing passion and skill, and with both teams now sitting on 15 points and fighting hard in their respective tables, the future looks bright. What a performance on Clásico day; these young squads are clearly ready to make some noise this season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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