According to César Caballero from ESPN, the players of La Máquina did not have hot water for showers after the match, a situation that caused immediate dissatisfaction among the players, who expected optimal conditions in a newly remodeled stadium. The problem did not end there. The long-awaited reopening of the Azteca Stadium, now renovated ahead of the 2026 World Cup, experienced an uncomfortable episode that contrasted with the magnitude of the venue. What was supposed to be a night of celebration after the Clásico Joven between Club América and Cruz Azul ended wrapped in controversy due to failures in basic services within the facility. They were left without hot water After the 1-1 draw, the visitors' locker room became the epicenter of the sky-blue team's dissatisfaction. Other deficiencies in the guest team's attention were also reported, which increased the discontent within the squad. Even the post-match scene left unusual images: some players, like Luka Romero and Mateo Levy, were seen walking out of the facility among the crowd, something unusual considering the security and logistics protocols in Liga MX matches. This episode casts doubt on the real state of the facility, which, while looking renovated in appearance, still has important details to be resolved. The situation is especially noteworthy considering that the stadium will be one of the main venues for the 2026 World Cup, so this type of failure in basic services should not be happening at this stage. Thus, what was supposed to be the triumphant return of the Colossus of Santa Úrsula ended up showing that, beyond aesthetic modernization, there are still operational aspects that require urgent attention to live up to its history and the upcoming international events.
