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Apertura 2016 Liga MX final phase

The Apertura 2016 Liga MX championship stage commonly known as liguilla (mini league) was being played from November 23 to December 25. A total of eight teams were competing in the championship stage to decide the champions of the Apertura 2016 Liga MX season. Both finalists qualified to the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.

Qualified teams

Format

  • Teams are re-seeded each round.
  • Team with more goals on aggregate after two matches advancef.
  • Away goals rule is applied in the quarterfinals and semifinals, but not the final.
  • In the quarterfinals and semifinals, if the two teams were tied on aggregate and away goals, the higher seeded team advanced.
  • In the final, if the two teams were tied after both legs, the match went to extra time and, if necessary, a shoot-out.
  • Both finalists qualified to the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League (in Pot 3).

Bracket

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Quarterfinals

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All times are except for match in Tijuana

First leg

Second leg

UANL won 7–2 on aggregate.

León won 5–3 on aggregate.

América won 2–1 on aggregate.

Necaxa won 2–1 on aggregate.

Semifinals

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All times are

First leg

Second leg

UANL won 3–1 on aggregate.

América won 3–1 on aggregate.

Finals

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All times are

First leg

Assistant referees: <br>Marvin Torrentera (Mexico City) <br>Andres Hernández Delgado (Mexico City) <br>Fourth official: <br>Erick Yair Miranda (Guanajuato)

Second leg

2–2 on aggregate. UANL won 3–0 on penalty kicks.

Assistant referees: <br>Juan Joel Rangel (Mexico City) <br>Mario Jesús López (Durango) <br>Fourth official: <br>Fernando Guerrero (Mexico City)

Goalscorers

6 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Own goals

References