Clásico Joven: Club América and Cruz Azul draw level at 1-1
Both the Aguilas and the Máquina were hoping for a dominant win but they will have to settle for one point each.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 11: Brian Rodriguez of America fights for the ball with Omar Campos of Cruz Azul during the 14th round match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX at Banorte Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images) | Getty Images Even before the ball got rolling in the Estadio Banorte, there was controversy as fans were upset over an increase of ticket prices. As fans made their way to the Fanki app they were surprised when they saw just how much they would have to spend to watch their favorite team play.
For general seating, AKA the cheapest seats, it would cost $683 pesos (~ $40 USD) while the VIP/Premium seats would cost someone up to $9,113 pesos (~ $526 USD). Not only that, but the parking fee was set at $1,139 pesos (~ $65 USD). Let’s compare those prices to last season: Before 2026 Reopening: General Seating: $230-$450 pesos (~ $13-$26 USD) Middle Zone: $800-$1,500 pesos (~ $46-$86 USD) VIP/Premium: $1,500-$3,500 pesos (~ $86-$202 USD) Parking: $350 pesos (~$20 USD) It’s understandable that with the revamp of the stadium the prices would increase but no one expected this.
For some of the prices it’s double, even triple the increase. Just the parking itself has been tripled. Since it is the Clasico Joven, that could be one explanation but fans still demand answers from Emilio Azcácarraga and why he would hurt his own fanbase.
América got the ball rolling fast as they had multiple chances to open the score early on. Brian Rodriguez had multiple chances in the first few minutes as he made his way up the left flank. He was dispossessed every time but he made his way into Azul’s area with ease.
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