The Clausura 2026 Regular Phase has come to an end for both the U-21 and U-19 sides, where each squad delivered a solid performance throughout the tournament—competing for every ball with character, intensity, and remarkable resilience to overcome adversity. That consistency earned them a place in the Final Phase, finishing second and fifth in the overall standings, respectively.
In a tournament full of positive takeaways for the Rojiblanca Academy, there is plenty to highlight from the journey, so here is a breakdown of the most relevant data.
Best numbers from the CL26 for U-21 and U-19
U-21
- The U-21 team finished the Regular Phase as runners-up with 32 points, level on points with the league leader.
- Their overall record was 7 wins, 8 draws, and only 2 defeats.
- They closed the CL26 with an 8-match unbeaten run.
- Throughout the tournament, they scored at least one goal in every match, never going scoreless in attack.
- Defensively, they kept 5 clean sheets.
- Their consistency made them the second-best away team in the tournament.
- They also finished as the third-best defensive side, conceding just 19 goals.
- Diego Latorre was the team’s top scorer with 7 goals.
- They scored 3 or more goals in four matches: against Pumas, Rayados, Puebla, and Xolos.
U-19
- The U-19 side finished the Regular Phase in fifth place overall with 30 points.
- Their record stood at 7 wins, 5 draws, and 5 defeats.
- They kept a clean sheet in 3 matches throughout the tournament.
- Brandon Brocksom ended the campaign as the team’s top scorer with 4 goals.
- They improved on their previous tournament tally of 25 points.
- They also improved their attacking output compared to the previous tournament.
- They finished the Regular Phase as the seventh-best attack and the fifth-best defense in the competition.
- Their Quarterfinal opponent is Toluca, a team they already defeated 1–0 during the Regular Phase.
