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## Cruz Azul Shines in “Clásico Joven” with a 4-1 Victory Over América
In a commanding performance, Cruz Azul overwhelmed Club América with a decisive 4-1 victory at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes. This match, part of the 6th round in the Apertura 2024 Liga MX tournament, solidified Cruz Azul’s position as the league’s top team.
Though the match initially seemed to favor Club América, which took an early lead in the 17th minute thanks to a goal by Brian Rodríguez, Cruz Azul quickly regained composure. Giorgos Giakoumakis equalized just before halftime in the 44th minute, and Ángel Sepúlveda put Cruz Azul ahead during stoppage time of the first half, making it 2-1.
Club América attempted to balance the play, but Cruz Azul’s dominance was undeniable. Alexis Gutiérrez extended their lead to 3-1 in the 79th minute, and Lorenzo Faravelli sealed the deal with a last-minute goal to finalize the score at 4-1.
With this win, Cruz Azul now leads the tournament with 16 points, while Club América lags behind with just 6 points.
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### Additional News: Recent Developments in Liga MX
**Guadalajara Secures Late Win Against Monterrey**
In another electric Liga MX fixture, Guadalajara came back to win 2-1 against Monterrey in a thrilling display of skill and tenacity. The match saw both teams pushing hard for dominance, but it was Guadalajara’s late-game heroics that sealed the victory and added crucial points to their tournament tally.
**Pachuca and Pumas Stalemate in 1-1 Draw**
Pachuca and Pumas played out a tense 1-1 draw, which left both teams sharing the spoils. While Pachuca opened the scoring early on, Pumas came back strong to level the match. Both teams had opportunities to secure the three points, but tight defenses ensured they ended the match with one point each.
**Tigres Narrowly Edges Out Toluca**
Taking advantage of their home turf, Tigres managed a slim 2-1 victory over Toluca. The match showcased the strategic and defensive prowess of both sides, but Tigres’ clinical finishing proved to be the deciding factor.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for the latest updates and detailed match analyses from the rest of the Liga MX season.
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